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flag Nico Parker, playing Astrid in "How to Train Your Dragon," defends diverse casting amid criticism.

flag Nico Parker, who plays Astrid in the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" remake, addressed criticism over her not matching Astrid's original blonde and blue-eyed look. flag Parker, interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter, dismissed the negative comments and emphasized progress in on-screen diversity. flag She acknowledges more work is needed for female representation. flag The film, directed by Dean DeBlois, stars Parker, Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, and others, and is set for release on June 13.

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