How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Director Claps Back At Fans Over Astrid Casting Backlash

Dean DeBlois Says Nico Parker Was the Best Choice for Astrid

Recently, someone commented on a How to Train Your Dragon page (unofficial) supporting the casting of Nico Parker as Astrid. Dean DeBlois apparently stumbled that comment and clapped back at haters stating why Nico Parker is the best choice to play Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie.
He mentioned how multiple actors were auditioned who looked like the animated version but Nico was the one who perfectly embodied the spirit of the original character. He also took a screenshot of the comment made by him and posted it on his Instagram account. In the official statement, he said:
In this response clapping back at the fans trying to create unnecessary drama, he also justified how Astrid being of color is historically and according to the lore of the movie’s universe. He emphasized that the movie is not a historical piece but a fantasy while revealing that the How to Train Your Dragon live-action is not going to be a frame-to-frame copy of the 2010 movie and will have its own ethos as well. In my opinion, as long as an actor can carry out a role as intended, I don’t think there is any issue in the casting unless it’s a biopic or a non-fictional story. What do you think about DeBlois’ response to the controversy? Let us know in the comments below.