As inventive Viking teen Hiccup in the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” (in theaters now), Thames dives, swoops and soars over mountains on the flying dragon Toothless. Those immersive, awe-inspiring scenes were filmed with Thames sitting on a hydraulic rig.

The revelation comes as Thames and costar Nico Parker, who plays fierce Viking warrior and Hiccup's crush Astrid, put their acting chops to the test in a game — Entertainment We

As Hiccup, the 17-year-old actor is shouldering the weight of Universal’s new live-action franchise — and living out his childhood fantasy.

The actor, who will celebrate his 18th birthday next month, also explains why he did not try to match original actor Jay Baruchel's voice: "if I did an impersonation like that for this film, it would feel rude.

The actor tells PEOPLE about his role as Hiccup in the 2025 live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' out now

Mason Thames and Nico Parker join TODAY to talk about their role in the live-action reimagining of the beloved animated franchise, “How to Train Your Dragon,” and how it has been resonating with audiences.

How to Train Your Dragon star Mason Thames reveals some of his favorite scenes from the live-action adaptation.

The new live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is a breakthrough for lead actor Mason Thames, who plays Hiccup. Nothing makes me feel older than being old enough to appreciate How to Train Your Dragon when it came out in 2010 and now be around for its live-action remake starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker.

The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon sees a strong start in India, with projections for a Rs 10 crore weekend. It features standout performances and stunning visuals, appealing to diverse audiences across languages.