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  • 5/30/2025
Get ready to meet Berk’s boldest (and loudest) Viking in this behind-the-scenes look at Gabriel Howell’s transformation into Snotlout. From his swagger-filled performance to mastering action scenes and delivering the perfect amount of comic relief, Gabriel brings the fan-favorite character to life with fresh energy and grit. With input from director Dean DeBlois and the cast, this featurette explores how Snotlout’s big ego, bigger heart, and wild spirit were reimagined for the live-action world of How to Train Your Dragon.

How To Train Your Dragon Cast:

Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur

How To Train Your Dragon will hit theaters everywhere June 13, 2025!
Transcript
00:00Hello, I'm Gabriel, and I'm playing Snotlout,
00:02who is, I think, the thinking man's hero.
00:04Why would I read words?
00:06Snotlout represents what a Viking should be.
00:09He's headfirst, he's brash, he's big.
00:12In his mind, the ultimate Viking.
00:14I'll take care of this!
00:15The priorities are very much like being cool, getting the girl,
00:18maybe training some dragons at some point, if he has time.
00:22I don't think I've ever been on something where everyone is so excited.
00:25It's being made by fans.
00:27There's this really gorgeous beating heart under the whole thing.
00:29It's just magic.
00:30Uh, hey, big guy, aren't you going to, like, teach us something first?
00:35I believe in learning on the job!

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