'How to Train Your Dragon' Director Addresses Live-Action Astrid Casting Controversy

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Director Dean DeBois defends controversial live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' casting, reminding fans it's fiction, not history.

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Nico Parker, a rising young star, has been cast as Astrid, despite fan concerns over the character's race not matching the source material.
DeBois emphasizes that the 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise is a work of fantasy, not a historical drama, so creative liberties are necessary to bring the story to life on the big screen.

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