There Was Backlash Over The Casting For How To Train Your Dragons Live Action Remake, And The Director Got Candid It Bothered Me

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News Summary

  • Nico Parker is of mixed British-Zimbabwean heritage, which some fans took issue with since How To Train Your Dragon’s characters are Vikings
  • Now that the live-action movie has become a big hit, the director has shared his thoughts on the initial backlash
  • Dean DeBlois said Parker was simply the best person for the job from everyone who auditioned
With the liveaction remake trend, another common trend has taken shape. If a cast member of a different race than the original character is chosen, a lot of angry internet comments follow. It happen [+3560 chars]

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