gerard butler how to train your dragon

Gerard Butler plays the role of Stoick the Vast, the Viking chieftain and father of Hiccup, in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. He originally voiced Stoick in the animated films starting in 2010 and reprised the role in the 2025 live-action remake. Butler brings depth to the character by portraying him as a fierce warrior, a protective father, and a leader with moments of vulnerability, humor, and fury. His performance in the live-action adaptation has been highly praised for adding new dimensions to the role beyond the animated version. The live-action film retells the story of Hiccup befriending a rare dragon named Toothless and the evolving relationship between humans and dragons on the Viking island of Berk. Butler's return to the role was eagerly supported by the director and he embraced the challenge of embodying Stoick in a new storytelling context.