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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby Nico Parker follows in famous mom's footsteps at screening of How To Train Your Dragon
Nico Parker looked stunning at a screening for How To Train Your Dragon in London on Tuesday. The daughter of British actress Thandiwe Newton, 20, sizzled on the red carpet in a stunning semi-sheer cream gown embroidered with delicate florals. Her chic floor-length dress featured a high neckline, long flared sleeves, and a dusky pink drape detail cinched at the waist. She completed the look with pointed heels and styled her brunette hair in loose waves. The actress posed at the event with co-stars Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico, Cressida Cowell, and Nick Frost. Nico also stood for photos with the movie's director Dean DeBlois. Nice portrays Astrid in How To Train The Dragon. The new movie reimagines the 2010 animated classic with a fresh cast and breathtaking visuals. Alongside Mason as Hiccup and Gerard reprising his role as Stoick, Nico helped bring the emotional and action-packed story to life. The movie is scheduled for release on June 13, and will be available in various formats, including RealD 3D, IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, and D-Box.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby, 20, is spitting image of A-list mother as she stuns at the How To Train Your Dragon screening - but can YOU guess who her famous parent is?
A nepo baby looked the spitting image of her A-list mother as she attended the How To Train Your Dragon Immersive Experience screening at Frameless in London on Tuesday. The British actress, 20, looked every inch the budding star as she graced the red carpet in a stunning semi-sheer cream gown embroidered with delicate florals. Her chic floor-length ensemble featured a high neckline, long flared sleeves, and a dusky pink drape detail cinched at the waist. She added inches to her frame with pointed nude court heels and styled her brunette locks in voluminous waves, posing up a storm for the cameras. But can you guess who the nepo baby and her mother are? From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newslette r to stay in the loop. That's right! it's Nico Parker, the daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and screenwriter Ol Parker. In addition to Nico, the showbiz couple also share a 24-year-old daughter, Ripley, and nine-year-old son, Booker. Nico shot to fame at just 14 with her Hollywood debut in Tim Burton's 2019 live-action remake of Dumbo. Since then, she has delivered a series of standout performances, from HBO's The Third Day to the hit series The Last Of Us. In 2025, she took on her biggest roles yet, starring as Astrid in the live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon, and as Chloe, Bridget Jones's highly organised nanny, in Mad About the Boy, the long-awaited fourth instalment in the franchise. Mad About the Boy, which was released earlier this year, marked a fresh chapter for the beloved rom-com series, with Nico's character bringing new heart and humour to Bridget's chaotic life. Her portrayal of Astrid in How To Train The Dragon was equally well-received. The new movie, directed by Dean DeBlois, reimagines the 2010 animated classic with a fresh cast and breathtaking visuals. Alongside Mason Thames as Hiccup and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick, Nico helped bring the emotional and action-packed story to life. A film synopsis reads: 'Set on the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, the story follows Hiccup (Mason Thames), the inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler). 'Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. 'Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. 'With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (Nico) and the village's quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. 'As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. 'Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.' The movie is scheduled for release on June 13, 2025, and will be available in various formats, including RealD 3D, IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, and D-Box. Reflecting on raising daughters in the spotlight, Thandiwe told Hollywood Life in a 2010 interview: 'I want my girls to feel empowered. That's the most important thing.' She mused about parenthood: 'It's amazing how you start again and you re-live your childhood. The universe has given me girls because I needed to live that girlhood again in a fresh way.
RTÉ News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
How to Train Your Dragon filmmakers praise Northern Ireland's 'amazing landscapes'
The makers of the upcoming live-action How to Train Your Dragon have praised Northern Ireland's "amazing landscapes" where the film was shot. Director, writer and producer Dean deBlois, who was behind the acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, has reimagined the film that launched the franchise as a live-action feature. The fantasy film, which stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison and Gerard Butler, filmed in filmed in multiple locations in Northern Ireland including Dunseverick Castle, Murlough Bay and Tollymore Forest. A synopsis for the film reads: "On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames) stands apart. "The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society." In a new featurette for the film, director deBlois spoke about why Northern Ireland was the perfect location to recreate this world. "Working in Northern Ireland means that we are essentially stepping in to the world of Berk," he said. "You get the crashing sea, you get the rugged coastlines, the green rolling hills, the very changeable weather – all of those aspects that you think are associated to the island of Berk are here in plenty." Stunt Coordinator Roy Taylor agreed, saying: "Working in some of the locations we were working in – the Giant's Causeway... Tollymore Forest – those places are so beautiful, and I really think it's going to add a whole new extra element to the picture." Actor Nico Parker, who plays Astrid in the film, added: "We filmed in such a beautiful location, I think it's as true to Berk as it would be in real life. "As an actor it's the dream, it's so much easier to become your character and step in to this world." How to Train Your Dragon is in cinemas on Monday, 9 June.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nepo baby actress puts on a leggy display in a thigh-high split floral dress at Universal's Epic Universe How To Train Your Dragon film screening
Nepo baby Nico Parker put on a leggy display in a floral dress at the How To Train Your Dragon film screening at Universal's Epic Universe on Wednesday. Nico Parker, 20, who is the daughter of Emmy winner Thandiwe Newton, 52, and director Ol Parker, 64, looked incredible in her ensemble. Thandiwe's lookalike daughter commanded attention in an ethereal backless gown at the star-studded screening. Nico stars in the upcoming film, a live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated movie, which is set to hit theatres later this year on June 13. She slipped into stylish white Christian Louboutin stilettos and accessorised her look with dainty earrings. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. At the glitzy event, Nico was joined by co star Mason Thames, 17, who stars as the lead, inventive Viking, Hiccup. Nico also posed alongside Hollywood legend Gerard Butler, 55, who stars as Viking leader and Hiccup's father, Stoick. A synopsis for the film reads: 'As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.' Nico rubbing shoulders with A-listers is not something unfamiliar to her as she has starred in multiple films already and her parents have seen years of success in the film and showbusiness industry. Thandiwe has had several roles in many high profile films such as Mission: Impossible II, The Pursuit Of Happyness, Norbit and Solo: A Star Wars Story. While Oliver has also worked for many respected titles such as Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Ticket to Paradise and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. And Nico has already had some appearances in some films herself as she starred in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Dumbo and The Last Of Us. Nico has already been nominated for four awards for her acting, one including a BAFTA, and won a Breakthrough Performance award at Sundance Film Festival for her part in Suncoast. The film was originally an animated flick and was released in 2010 and saw huge success which led to a sequel and a series and it's live action version will hit UK cinemas on June 13 Her role in How To Train Your Dragon will be one of her biggest so far as her character plays a substantial part in the plot. The film was originally an animated flick and was released in 2010 and saw huge success which led to a sequel and a series. It was directed by Dean DeBlois and Cressida Cowell and is produced by Dreamworks Pictures and Universal Pictures. It's live action version will hit UK cinemas on June 13.
Geek Tyrant
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Wonderful IMAX Trailer For HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Remake — GeekTyrant
Universal Pictures has released an IMAX trailer for the upcoming remake of How To Train Your Dragon , and it's an wonderful and exciting new look at the film, which has been getting rave reactions from everyone who has seen it. While a lot of people roll their eyes at these live-action remakes of classic animated films because they see them as a cash grab, there's a lot of heart and care that went into crafting How To Train Your Dragon, and it's going to deliver something that audiences will love. Using the books by Cressida Cowell as a jumping-off point, How to Train Your Dragon focuses on the special friendship between a young and unheroic Viking boy named Hiccup, and Toothless, an injured dragon he nurses back to health. The movies chronicled Hiccup and Toothless's quest to combat humanity's prejudice against dragons, the ache of overcoming the loss of a parent, and first love. When talking about Hiccup, DeBlois says the character 'represents all of the oddballs out there, and there are many of us.' When talking about casting Mason Thames in the role, DeBlois said: 'There was a bit of awkwardness, but also a vulnerability to him which [came] with the fact that he was 15 when we were auditioning him.' The movie also stars Nico Parker ( The Last of Us ) as Astrid, Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast, the leader of the Viking clan and Hiccup's father, and Nick Frost ( Shaun of the Dead , Hot Fuzz ) as Viking named Gobber the Belch, the trusted friend and adviser of Stoick. The movie will be released on June 13th, 2025.
