How to train your dragon star Gerard Butler on Belfast, remote pubs and Viking helmets
Published: 6/6/2025

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.