Gerard Butler Reveals Which Part of His 'How to Train Your Dragon' Transformation Was 'Hell'
justjared.comGerard Butler opened up about his transformation for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie, and he did not enjoy one aspect of it.
The 55-year-old actor is reprising the role of Stoick the Vast, which he originated onscreen in the animated movies. In a new interview, Gerard explained which part of his transformation was “hell.” Keep reading to find out more… Speaking to ET, Gerard said that “it was incredible” to revisit the How to Train Your Dragon franchise in a new way. “I’d always wondered, seeing the animated version what would it be like to be that size?
Be that character and to live,” he added. Gerard was asked if he had grown Stoik’s massive beard, and he said that was not the case. “That was like five pieces of hell,” he said. “That was a good three and a half hours just to be ready.” The actor previously revealed another unique challenge that came with playing the character in the new movie.
How to Train Your Dragon premieres in theaters on June 13, 2025. Check out the trailer and familiarize yourself with the cast list.
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