How to train your dragon star Gerard Butler on Belfast, remote pubs and Viking helmets

Published: 6/6/2025
How to train your dragon star Gerard Butler on Belfast, remote pubs and Viking helmets
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler felt like he was adopted by Belfast while filming "How to Train Your Dragon" in Northern Ireland. The movie's success has led to plans for a sequel, with Butler praising the local crew's hard work and the impressive filming locations. The production significantly boosted the local economy, generating over £59m and creating jobs for more than 900 locals. Butler and his co-star Nick Frost expressed their fondness for Northern Ireland and hinted at a potential return for the sequel.