Nico Parker addressed casting discourse over her playing Astrid in 2025's live-action remake 'How to Train Your Dragon,' saying, "I can’t value your opinion on my hair. If I did, I would go mad."

"How to Train Your Dragon" star Nico Parker talks about playing Astrid in the new live-action adaptation of the animated movie.

Nico Parker is paying no attention to the How to Train Your Dragon backlash over her casting. In a new interview, Parker addresses the negativity surrounding her appearance in the live-action remake of the DreamWorks animated film.

Astrid had blonde hair and blue eyes in the original animated How to Train Your Dragon movie. Nico Parker has flawlessly shut down the racist complaints to her being cast as Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon.

Nico Parker is paying no mind to those who are upset about her casting in the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon.” In a recent interview with The Times of London, Parker addressed the online backlash surrounding her casting as the young dragon butt kicker Astrid.

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.

Nico Parker of 'How to Train Your Dragon' sat down with Cosmo to discuss her bond with Mason Thames, drowning out online noise, and living up to a legacy.

DeBlois previously spoke out against the online reaction to Parker's casting. In November 2024, the filmmaker made an Instagram post that showed a screenshot of a comment he made on a HTTYD related Instagram page asking if fans were going to hate Ferrera for also not looking like the character she voiced.

Nico Parker stunned in a chic updated take on the bandage dress trend from the mid-aughts at the premiere of 'How To Train Your Dragon' at Tribeca Festival, held at SVA Theater.