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Nick Frost Replaces Ill Gerard Butler on BBC’s The One Show

He joined co-star Mason Thames to discuss the upcoming live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.

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Overview

  • Alex Jones announced on June 4 that Gerard Butler was ill and had been replaced by Nick Frost on The One Show.
  • Frost appeared alongside Mason Thames to discuss the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, due in cinemas June 9, 2025.
  • The film sees Butler reprising his animated role as Stoick the Vast while Thames stars as Hiccup.
  • Frost shared insights on his character’s bond with Stoick and lightened the broadcast with self-deprecating humor.
  • Thames praised Butler as a father figure whose industry experience provided valuable guidance during production.