Who Plays Hiccup's Dad in Live-Action
In the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, Hiccup's father Stoick the Vast is portrayed by Gerard Butler. Butler is a Scottish actor known for roles in action and fantasy films.
Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
Butler brings a stern yet warm presence to Stoick, the chief of Berk. His performance anchors the story of Hiccup's journey from outcast to leader while balancing duty and fatherhood.
Comparison to the Original Animated Films
In the animated How to Train Your Dragon series, Stoick was voiced by Gerard Butler as well, maintaining continuity between the animated and live-action versions of the character.
For more details on casting and character background, you can visit the official DreamWorks Animation page on How to Train Your Dragon at https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/how-to-train-your-dragon
