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'How To Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Director Responds To Criticism Over Race-Swapping Astrid
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'How To Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Director Responds To Criticism Over Race-Swapping Astrid

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Nov 22, 2024
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How To Train Your Dragon live-action Director Dean DeBlois, who wrote the animated films, responded to the plethora of criticisms levied at the decision to race swap Astrid by casting Nico Parker in the role.

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