The main voice actors for the original 2010 "How to Train Your Dragon" animated film include Jay Baruchel as Hiccup, Gerard Butler as Stoick, America Ferrera as Astrid, Craig Ferguson as Gobber, Jonah Hill as Snotlout, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs, Kristen Wiig and T.J. Miller as the twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut. The filmmakers made a point to take advantage of the secondary cast's improvisation skills by frequently bringing actors together in recording sessions to enhance natural dialogue and chemistry among characters. This approach helped the voice acting feel authentic and dynamic. The directors also consulted with a cinematographer to bring a live-action feel to the animation, which may have influenced voice direction to match the visual tone. In summary, training or directing the "How to Train Your Dragon" voice actors involved:
- Casting actors with good improvisation skills.
- Utilizing ensemble recording sessions for interaction and chemistry.
- Guidance from directors focused on natural dialogue.
- Visual consultant input to align voice acting with animation aesthetics.
These elements combined to create strong, memorable vocal performances that contributed significantly to the success of the film and its characters.
