Mason Thames has always been a ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ fan (like a huge fan) Thames watched the original 2010 animated film around age 5 and a couple of years later, he was dressing up as ...

For Thames, beating out more than 300 other potential Hiccups to star in the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise — the first film is now in theaters, with a sequel to follow in ...

Mason Thames says he has always related to Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon, whom he portrays in the new live-action remake "That was my childhood, growing up with those movies," the actor, 17 ...

"How to Train Your Dragon" star Mason Thames was a big fan of the original animated movie growing up. Thames watched the original 2010 animated film around age 5 and a couple of years later, he ...

Mason Thames may be leading the new How to Train Your Dragon movie — but he’s been a fan since day one. “That was my childhood, growing up with those movies,” the 17-year-old actor tells ...

Mason Thames was a toddler living in Dallas when the original "How to Train Your Dragon" animated film was released. At around 7 years old, he dressed up as Hiccup, the film's main character, for ...

The animated version of How to Train Your Dragon came out in 2010, with Hiccup originally voiced by Jay Baruchel. The second film came out in 2014, followed by the third in 2019.

A faithful live-action remake, where the gorgeous dragons, and strong performances by Mason Thames and Gerard Butler ensure a joyful ride ...

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Star Mason Thames Explains How an In-Flight Screening of ‘The Black Phone’ Changed His Life. Brian Davids. Wed, June 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM UTC. 13 min read.

Mason Thames has always had a special connection to How to Train Your Dragon. "That was my childhood, growing up with those movies," the actor, now 17, tells PEOPLE. Being cast in the new live ...

In just under a month, Mason Thames turns 18 and can legally saddle up on a mechanical bull in his native Texas. But he’s already rode the next best metal beast. As inventive Viking teen Hiccup in the ...