America Ferrera says she likes the fact that Astrid is more than just a damsel in distress in How To Train Your Dragon 2.
How To Train Your Dragon 2 is set to hit the big screen in a fortnight, and sees Ferrera return to voice the character of Astrid for a second time.
And the actress reveals that like that fact that Astrid is an adventurous character who is always in the heart of the action.
Speaking to the Press Association, the actress said: "I never dreamed of being a princess. I always related to characters who were in the middle of the action, and most of the time those were the male characters.
"So I think that Astrid is out there representing for so many girls who want to be a part of the action. I think they'll really enjoy her."
"That's what I love about playing Astrid - she's adventurous and exciting and competitive. If anything, she's running to Hiccup's rescue, not the other way around. So it's fun to play a character that feels fresh."
How To Train Your Dragon 2 will also see Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, and Jonah Hill return to their characters. Cate Blanchett is the big new addition to the cast list this time around.
How To Train Your Dragon 2 is released 11th July.
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