"How to Train Your Dragon" star Nico Parker talks about playing Astrid in the new live-action adaptation of the animated movie.

Astrid had blonde hair and blue eyes in the original animated How to Train Your Dragon movie. Nico Parker has flawlessly shut down the racist complaints to her being cast as Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon.

Nico Parker is speaking out about social media reaction to the actress' casting as Astrid in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. In an interview with British publication The Times,

Nico Parker addressed casting discourse over her playing Astrid in 2025's live-action remake 'How to Train Your Dragon,' saying, "I can’t value your opinion on my hair. If I did, I would go mad."

Nico Parker is paying no mind to those who are upset about her casting in the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon.” In a recent interview with The Times of London, Parker addressed the online backlash surrounding her casting as the young dragon butt kicker Astrid.

Mason Thames and Nico Parker join TODAY to talk about their role in the live-action reimagining of the beloved animated franchise, “How to Train Your Dragon,” and how it has been resonating with audiences.

Nico Parker of 'How to Train Your Dragon' sat down with Cosmo to discuss her bond with Mason Thames, drowning out online noise, and living up to a legacy.

Nico Parker stunned in a chic updated take on the bandage dress trend from the mid-aughts at the premiere of 'How To Train Your Dragon' at Tribeca Festival, held at SVA Theater.

As Hiccup, the 17-year-old actor is shouldering the weight of Universal’s new live-action franchise — and living out his childhood fantasy.

From busted chins to axes in the face to COVID, stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and director Dean DeBlois show off their mementos working with "dragons."