NEED TO KNOW Nico Parker addressed those who questioned her casting in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, in which she plays Astrid "If I wouldn’t value your opinion on most ...

Now Nico, the 20-year-old daughter of Westworld star Thandiwe Newton, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again director Ol Parker, finds this funny. “It felt like kinda loose role swapping.” ...

Parker landed the role of Astrid, the love interest of main character Hiccup. More recently, the trailer for How to Train Your Dragon was released on February 12.

Ol Parker, Nico Parker at the “How to Train Your Dragon” Los Angeles Premiere held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Parker, who plays the bold and beloved Astrid, sat down with me on the Entertain Me! podcast to talk about her breakout role, her Hollywood roots, and the advice she got from her famous mom.

Starring as the live-action versions of fan-favorite characters are Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast.

How to Train Your Dragon star Nico Parker, who portrays Astrid Hofferson in the upcoming live-action remake, gave a strong response to the critics of her casting in the remake. Notably, America ...

Watch on Costar Mason Thames, who plays Hiccup in the 2025 live-action remake of the beloved animated film, defended Parker's casting in a recent interview with PEOPLE. "Nico is so perfect for Astrid.