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Mason Thames

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Mason Thames
Thames in 2025
Born (2007-07-10) July 10, 2007 (age 19)[1]
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present

Mason Thames (/θeɪmz/ THAYMZ;[2] born July 10, 2007) is an American actor. He made his acting debut in 2017 and gained recognition for his performance in the lead role of Finney Blake in the horror film The Black Phone (2021), a breakthrough role he reprised in its 2025 sequel. In 2025, he received increased attention for his portrayal of Hiccup in the live-action fantasy How to Train Your Dragon – for which he received a nomination for a Saturn Award – and for his romantic lead role in Regretting You.

Early life

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Thames was born on July 10, 2007, in Dallas, Texas. He was raised in McKinney and attended school in Prosper.[3]

Career

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Thames signing autographs at an event in September 2026.

Thames made his acting debut in the 2017 short film After Omelas as Liam.[4] He was featured in three episodes of the first season of the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind in 2019.[5] Thames played the lead role in Scott Derrickson's horror film The Black Phone (2021).[6][7][8] The role garnered him widespread acclaim.[9]

On casting Thames over hundreds of other applicants, Derrickson stated that "he has a gift that very few actors, even adult professional actors, have, which is the ability to truthfully and emotionally process every moment, one shot at a time, without overacting. It's in his eyes and in his countenance, and his ability to do that in an honest, real way is something you can't teach."[10] He reprised his role in the sequel Black Phone 2.[11] Thames also featured as a younger version of Cordell Walker in the first two seasons of Walker.[12][13] He starred in the comedy film Incoming (2024).[14]

Thames starred in David Henrie's independent film Monster Summer.[15] He also starred as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III in the 2025 live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon (2010).[16] He is expected to return in its sequel, which is scheduled to be released in 2027.[17][18] In mid-2025, Thames joined the cast of two comedy films, Nimrods and Idiots, which were both released in August 2026.[19][20]

Filmography

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Film

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 After Omelas Liam [4]
2021 The Black Phone Finney Blake [21]
2024 Incoming Benj Nielsen [22][23]
Monster Summer Noah Reed [15]
2025 How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III [24]
Nimrods Tommy [19][25]
Black Phone 2 Finney Blake [26]
Regretting You Miller Adams [27]
2026 Idiots Sheridan Kimberley [20]
2027 How to Train Your Dragon 2 † Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III Post-production [28]
2028 Dynamic Duo † Dick Grayson (voice) Post-production [29]
TBA Caine † TBA Post-production [30]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 For All Mankind Danny Stevens 3 episodes [31]
2020 Evel Robbie Episode: "Pilot" [4]
2021–2022 Walker Young Cordell Walker 3 episodes [12]

Music video

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Year Title Artist Role Ref.
2026 "Bones and All" Mckenna Grace Boy

Accolades

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Award Year[a] Category Film Result Ref.
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2023 Editor's Eyeball on the Future Award The Black Phone Won [33]
Saturn Awards 2022 Best Younger Actor in a Film The Black Phone Nominated [34]
2026 Best Younger Actor in a Film How to Train Your Dragon Nominated [35][36]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association 2025 Best Youth Performance How to Train Your Dragon Nominated [37]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Where available, "Year" is linked to the specific ceremony.

References

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  1. ↑ Seventeen [@seventeen]; (July 10, 2025). "Happy 18th birthday to the legendary dragon rider, Mason Thames! 🐉 Wishing you all the magic and adventure this next chapter has to offer. Photos: Getty, @masonthames". Retrieved November 8, 2025 – via Instagram.
  2. ↑ "Mason Thames interview, Netflix". Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ Cummings, Tommy (June 30, 2022). "Mason Thames had to learn to use a rotary phone before starring in 'The Black Phone'". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Mongina, Night (February 1, 2024). "Who is Mason Thames? All we know about the rising movie star". Legit.ng. Archived from the original on December 10, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Ronald D. Moore on 'For All Mankind' Season 3, Their Seven Year Plan, and If We'll Ever See a Starship". Collider. June 9, 2022. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 30, 2020). "Scott Derrickson To Direct 'Black Phone' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ Gonzales, Rick (December 5, 2022). "Cast of The Black Phone - Mason Thames And Ethan Hawke Lead This Thriller". GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ Derrickson, Scott (June 24, 2022), The Black Phone (Horror, Thriller), Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway, archived from the original on July 13, 2025, retrieved June 2, 2023
  9. ↑ Heidi Venable (June 19, 2022). "The Black Phone Reviews Are In, See What Critics Are Saying About Ethan Hawke's New Horror Flick". CINEMABLEND. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Exclusive Interview; Director Scott Derrickson on the True Trauma Behind "The Black Phone," His Stars, Etc.; Part One". Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  11. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 29, 2023). "Blumhouse's The Black Phone 2: Ethan Hawke & Original Cast Returning For Scott Derrickson Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  12. 1 2 Burlingame, Russ (October 22, 2021). "Walker Casts Mason Thames as Young Cordell Walker (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Walker" (Action, Crime, Drama). January 21, 2021. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  14. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (June 9, 2022). "'Black Phone' Actor Mason Thames to Star in High School Comedy 'Incoming' From Spyglass Media, Artists Road (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  15. 1 2 Kit, Borys (November 4, 2021). "Mel Gibson, Mason Thames to Star in Adventure Fantasy 'Boys of Summer'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 31, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  16. ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 30, 2023). "Mason Thames And Nico Parker To Star In Universal's 'How To Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Adaptation". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  17. ↑ Fuster, Jeremy (April 2, 2025). "Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' Set for June 2027". TheWrap. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  18. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (April 2, 2025). "'How To Train Your Dragon 2' Sets Summer 2027 Release for Live-Action Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 19, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  19. 1 2 Gajewski, Ryan (February 10, 2025). "Green Day-Focused Comedy Movie in the Works With Mason Thames to Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  20. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (July 23, 2025). "How To Train Your Dragon Star Mason Thames Joins Dave Franco In The Shitheads". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  21. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 30, 2020). "Scott Derrickson To Direct Black Phone For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  22. ↑ "Next on Netflix: Your Ultimate Guide to the Movies and Shows Coming in 2024". Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Netflix Nabs the Chernin Brothers' High School Comedy 'Incoming'". Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  24. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 30, 2023). "How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Remake Finds Its Hiccup and Astrid". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  25. ↑ Kirk, Lee, New Year's Rev (Comedy), Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Jenna Fischer, Live Nation Productions, retrieved June 15, 2025
  26. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 29, 2023). "Blumhouse's 'The Black Phone 2': Ethan Hawke & Original Cast Returning For Scott Derrickson Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  27. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (August 27, 2024). "North.Five.Six. & WME Independent Launch Sales On Colleen Hoover Adaptation 'Regretting You' With Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco & Mason Thames". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  28. ↑ Rudoy, Matthew (January 26, 2026). "Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon 2 Officially Starts Filming With New Look At Logo". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on January 29, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  29. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 23, 2026). "'Dynamic Duo' & Untitled 'Gremlins' Head To Fall 2028 Amid Warner Bros Release Date Changes". Deadline.
  30. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 3, 2026). "Mason Thames Set For John Wick Spinoff Caine From Donnie Yen & Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  31. ↑ Hough, Quinn (November 3, 2019). "For All Mankind Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  32. ↑ "Mckenna Grace – Bones and All (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
  33. ↑ Melanson, Angel (May 22, 2023). "Fangoria 2023 Chainsaw Awards Winners!". Fangoria. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  34. ↑ "Saturn Awards Nominations: The Batman, Nightmare Alley, Spider-Man, Better Call Saul Top List". Deadline Hollywood. August 12, 2022. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  35. ↑ Gilchrist, Todd (January 27, 2023). "Jordan Peele's 'Nope,' Ti West's 'Pearl' Lead Fangoria's Chainsaw Award Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  36. ↑ Melanson, Angel (May 22, 2023). "Fangoria 2023 Chainsaw Awards Winners!". Fangoria. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  37. ↑ "AwardsWatch - Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) Nominations: 'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' Score 13 Each". AwardsWatch. December 6, 2025. Archived from the original on December 11, 2025. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
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