How to Train Your Dragon Director Shares Emotional On-Set Moment

How to Train Your Dragon: Director Dean DeBlois Shares Emotional Moment from Set Los Angeles, CA – May 29, 2025 – The premiere of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie was marked by an emotional interview with Dean DeBlois, the director of the beloved animated trilogy. DeBlois, speaking to MTV Brasil, revealed a particularly moving scene from the set. He described the scene where Hiccup, played by Mason Thames, is forced to make a difficult decision involving a dragon, highlighting the scene's emotional intensity and the powerful performances of the actors. "I cried on set," DeBlois admitted, "because we had the camera on Mason while Gerard Butler was giving his speech about being proud of his son. You see the pain on Mason's face." This behind-the-scenes glimpse offers a deeper understanding of the film's emotional core and the dedication of its cast and crew. The movie's release is anticipated to resonate with fans of the original animated films, promising a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adaptation.