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How to Train Your Dragon Is Dedicated to Gerard Butler's Late Mom: Her Death Is a 'Deeply Felt Wound'

Gerard Butler is thankful for 'How to Train Your Dragon' being dedicated to his late mother, who died in February at 81.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in an article published Thursday, June 12, DeBlois shared that he brought the idea to Universal Pictures, so he could surprise Butler with the dedication. But when he happens upon Toothless, an injured Night Fury dragon, he nurses the creature back to health, forming a close friendship with him that ends up changing his village forever. The film also stars Nico Parker as Astrid, Hiccup's love interest, and Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch, the village blacksmith and Stoick's friend.

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