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The Independent
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
How to Train Your Dragon star doesn't care if ‘people hate inclusivity'
Nico Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker, co-leads the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon alongside Mason Thames. Parker addressed backlash over her casting as Astrid, a traditionally blonde Viking warrior, stating she doesn't care about opinions rooted in hate or lack of inclusivity. Parker highlights the importance of on-screen representation for mixed-race and Black individuals, noting progress but acknowledging there's still a long way to go for women in film. The How to Train Your Dragon remake, based on the 2010 animated movie and Cressida Cowell's book, also stars Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role as Stoick. The remake has received mixed reviews, with The Independent critic Clarisse Loughrey calling it a pointless and depressing copy, lacking originality and visual appeal.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
A-list couple's daughter hits red carpet for her new film
A nepo baby with Hollywood A-list parents stunned on the red carpet this week – but can you guess who she is? The star is following in the footsteps of her famous actress mother and is set to have a huge role in an upcoming Hollywood film, reports The Sun. Nico Parker wowed on the red carpet at the Train Your Dragon Immersive Experience screening at Frameless in London, this week. The 20-year-old showed up and showed out in an elegant cream and pink dress with sheer laced sleeves and back which draped to the floor. The British actress paired the look with some pointed nude heels and some simple jewellery. If you haven't already guessed Nico is the daughter to none other than actress Thandiwe Newton and famous director Ol Parker. Thandie and Ol also share 24-year-old Ripley and their youngest son Booker. Nico shot to stardom at just 14-years-old with her Hollywood debut of the remake of Disney's classic live-action Dumbo. She has gone on to have notable roles in HBO's hit series The Last Of Us and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. Now, the actress is set to star in her biggest role to date as Astrid in the upcoming live-action remake of the 2010 film How To Train Your Dragon. The film is set to release in Australia on June 12. The story will follow Hiccup played by standout actor Mason Thames on his journey bonding with a dragon, Gerard Butler will also be starring in the film as his father Stoick. This week, while promoting the film, Nico opened up about her famous mum and dad on British show Lorraine, and revealed how 'supportive' they were about her career. 'My parents, the really lovely thing about both of them is that their advice is predominantly about, you know, how to be a good person, rather than, you know, how to behave on a film set,' she said. 'And I think that what's lovely about that is that the two kind of bleed into one another, because I think it's much more important to be a nice and normal person and be kind to others, rather than, you know, know what angle best suits you. 'So, the advice that I get from them feels very, very much more so about life and things like that. 'And the wonderful thing about that is that you can then take it on to work and wherever you go.' Back in 2018, Thandiwe appeared on UK daytime show This Morning and spoke about how she manages her daughter entering the acting world. She said: 'Having a mother and father in the industry … she's been on endless sets. It's not that she takes it for granted, but it's not a world that she feels she's not entitled to be in. '(Plus) she has her mum right there like a lioness checking that everything is looked after. You can't stop the industry operating the way it has unless the truth comes out. 'I feel this great relief, excitement for the women coming into this industry now,' she added.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nico Parker opens up about reaping 'the benefits' of being a nepo baby
Nico Parker has admitted she's 'reaped' the rewards of being born to successful parents as she addressed being a nepo baby. The actress, 20, is the daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker. She also has an older sister, writer Ripley Parker, 24, who created hit Netflix series Everything Now. In a new interview with The Times, Nico said nepotism 'needs to be acknowledged' and how she understood it could be 'annoying'. Nico said: 'I never want to discredit myself and what I've done, but I also want to give full credit to my parents. 'They've both had brilliant careers and I am really fortunate because I get to reap the benefits. Especially very early in my career, I think you walk into rooms in a different way because people know who your parents are. You do need to acknowledge it - if you don't, where does that leave you? I totally get why it's annoying.' Growing up, Nico admitted she had been embarrassed of her mum: 'She'd wear things and I'd be like, "Mom, oh my God". 'I would walk in front of her when she would pick me up from school. But in hindsight, she had it so figured out.' Nico's parents taught her how she is not more important than anyone on set, though she remained tight-lipped on their advice to her. She added: 'In terms of acting advice, I keep that stuff close to the chest — that feels very much like mine and theirs.' Despite landing parts in the biggest movies recently, such as in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Nico admitted part of her 'wishes' she was living a normal life and at college like her friends. Nico said: 'A lot of my closest friends are at university and doing what you could view as the "normal" 20-year-old experience. 'And when I go visit them part of me wishes this is what I was doing. But I really enjoy working.' Nico is set to play Astrid in the live action remake of the 2010 fantasy adventure film How To Train Your Dragon, which is set for release on June 9. Meanwhile, the young actress was recently asked by Ranvir Singh on ITV's Lorraine how she was coping with her fame. She replied: 'I don't feel famous at all! I feel very normal and all my friends are at uni and I go to visit them. Life feels surprisingly normal despite it being quite a mad time.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo baby with Hollywood A-list parents lands huge movie role – can you guess who she is?
A nepo baby with Hollywood A-list parents stunned on the red carpet this week - but can you guess who she is ? The star is following in the footsteps of her famous actress mother and is set to have a huge role in an upcoming Hollywood film. 5 5 Nico Parker wowed on the red carpet at the Train Your Dragon Immersive Experience screening at Frameless in London, this week. The 20-year-old showed up and showed out in an elegant cream and pink dress with sheer laced sleeves and back which draped to the floor. The British actress paired the look with some pointed nude heels and some simple jewellery. If you haven't already guessed Nico is the daughter to none other than actress Thandiwe Newton and famous director Ol Parker. Thandie and Ol also share 24-year-old Ripley and their youngest son Booker. Nico shot to stardom at just 14-years-old with her Hollywood debut of the remake of Disney's classic live-action Dumbo. She has gone on to have notable roles in HBO's hit series The Last Of Us and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. Now, the actress is set to star in her biggest role to date as Astrid in the upcoming live-action remake of the 2010 film How To Train Your Dragon. The film is set to release in the UK on June 9. The story will follow Hiccup played by standout actor Mason Thames on his journey bonding with a dragon, Gerard Butler will also be starring in the film as his father Stoick. This week, while promoting the film, Nico opened up about her famous mum and dad, on ITV's Lorraine, and revealed how "supportive" they were about her career. "My parents, the really lovely thing about both of them is that their advice is predominantly about, you know, how to be a good person, rather than, you know, how to behave on a film set," she said. "And I think that what's lovely about that is that the two kind of bleed into one another, because I think it's much more important to be a nice and normal person and be kind to others, rather than, you know, know what angle best suits you. "So, the advice that I get from them feels very, very much more so about life and things like that. 5 "And the wonderful thing about that is that you can then take it on to work and wherever you go." Back in 2018, Thandiwe appeared on UK daytime show This Morning and spoke about how she manages her daughter entering the acting world. She said: 'Having a mother and father in the industry… she's been on endless sets. It's not that she takes it for granted, but it's not a world that she feels she's not entitled to be in. '(Plus) she has her mum right there like a lioness checking that everything is looked after. You can't stop the industry operating the way it has unless the truth comes out. 'I feel this great relief, excitement for the women coming into this industry now,' she added. 5
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nico Parker declares she is a proud nepo baby and 'reaps the benefits' but adds she was embarrassed by her famous mum at school
Nico Parker has revealed she was 'embarrassed' by her famous mum while at school and admitted she's 'reaped' the rewards thanks to her successful parents as she addressed being a nepo baby. The actress, 20, is the daughter of BAFTA-winning film star Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker, known for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Nico also has an older sister, writer Ripley Parker, 24, who created hit Netflix series Everything Now. She is fresh off the back of starring in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, as Chloe, the nanny to Bridget's children. In a new interview with The Times, Nico said how neopotism 'needs to be acknowledged' and how she understood it can be 'annoying'. 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. Nico explained: 'I never want to discredit myself and what I've done, but I also want to give full credit to my parents. 'They've both had brilliant careers and I am really fortunate because I get to reap the benefits. Especially very early in my career, I think you walk into rooms in a different way because people know who your parents are. 'You do need to acknowledge it — if you don't, where does that leave you? I totally get why it's annoying.' Growing up, Nico admitted she had been embarrassed of her mum: 'She'd wear things and I'd be like, "Mum, oh my God." 'I would walk in front of her when she would pick me up from school. But in hindsight she had it so figured out.' Nico's parents taught her how she is not more important than anyone on set, though she remained tight-lipped on their advice to her. The actress said: 'In terms of acting advice, I keep that stuff close to the chest — that feels very much like mine and theirs.' Despite landing parts in the biggest movies recently, Nico admitted part of her 'wishes' she was living a normal life and at University like her friends. She said: 'A lot of my closest friends are at university and doing what you could view as the 'normal' 20-year-old experience. 'And when I go visit them part of me wishes this is what I was doing. But I really enjoy working.' Nico will play Astrid in the live action remake of the 2010 fantasy adventure film How To Train Your Dragon, which is set for release on June 9. Meanwhile, the young actress was recently asked by Ranvir Singh on ITV's Lorraine how she was coping with her fam e. She candidly replied: 'I don't feel famous at all! 'I feel very normal and all my friends are at uni and I go to visit them. Life feels surprisingly normal despite it being quite a mad time.'
