With the resounding success of the live-actionHow to Train Your Dragon, a sequel is in the works, and Gerard Butler has commented on whether another iconicactor will be playing their animated character in live-actionas well. 2025’sHow to Train Your Dragonis said to be a great first remake for DreamWorks, following the plot of the hit 2010 animated movie and starring Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid. Gerard Butler voiced Hiccup’s father Stoick in the animated trilogy and reprises his role for the remake, garnering praise for his performance all over again.
With thelive-actionHow to Train Your Dragon 2in development,people are wondering if Cate Blanchett will again play Valka, Hiccup’s mother, who is revealed to be alive in the sequel.During an interview withDiscussing Film, Gerard Butler said, “Cate, come on let’s go,” believing she is the only one for the role. Butler continued to say: “I know she saw the movie and really loved this movie. I don’t know what the deal is, that’s not my area. But it feels like she’s Valka. […] I feel like it kind of has to be Cate.”
What This Butler’s Comments Mean For Valka In How To Train Your Dragon 2
Cate Blanchett Coming Back Is A Real Possibility
LongtimeHow to Train Your DragondirectorDean DeBlois responded to queries about Cate Blanchett returning, summarizing that"she is probably waiting for a script" and that the role will “always be hers to turn down first.“The cast and crew ofHow to Train Your Dragonare, overall, eager to have Blanchett back. It’s hard to imagine that the new young cast also wouldn’t be excited about working with an actor of Blachett’s caliber, who has a history with the franchise.
Blanchett’s reprising the role of Valka sounds very possible. She has done some action blockbusters with mildly goofy tones before, such asBorderlandsandThor: Ragnarok(which saw different outcomes in terms of success). She apparently likes where the live-action franchise is headed and is open to having a look at the script. Only time will tell, buttheLord of the Ringsstar could be elevatingHow to Train Your Dragonwith her certified talents again.
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Butler May Assuage Some Of Blanchett’s Reservations
Blanchett has discussed retiring soon, but she probably would not sign on toHow to Train Your Dragonagain if she weren’t ready to commit to another sequel, as this seems to be the ultimate goal of DeBlois and the studio. Gerard Butler is also certainly someone who can tell her what this project would be like, and he seems to have enjoyed the experience of the remake. Butler was a huge hit in the newHow to Train Your Dragon, and Cate Blanchett is such an exceptional star that her performance would probably be just as adored.
How to Train Your Dragon
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How to Train Your Dragon, released in 2025, depicts the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who defies tradition on the isle of Berk by befriending Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their friendship uncovers the true nature of dragons, challenging entrenched Viking perceptions and societal norms.
How To Train Your Dragon 2
Universal Pictures is set to release a live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon on June 21, 2025. Directed by Dean DeBlois, who helmed the original animated trilogy, the film stars Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast.
