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.” ...

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.

Hiccup the viking and Toothless the dragon aren’t the only standouts in new How to Train Your Dragon movie. We chat with actress Nico Parker who plays Astrid in the live-action remake.

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.

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.” ...

Nico Parker is excited to be presenting the world her version of Astrid in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Parker spoke with Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor, Tery ...