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Mason Thames

Mason Thames
Born (2007-07-10) July 10, 2007 (age 18)[1]
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2019–present

Mason Thames (/θeɪmz/,[2] born July 10, 2007) is an American actor. He played the lead role in the 2021 horror film The Black Phone,[3] and the 2025 film How to Train Your Dragon.[4]

Life and career

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Thames is from Dallas, Texas. 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] alongside Ethan Hawke.[7][8] The role garnered him widespread acclaim, and the film received generally positive reviews from critics.[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 is set to reprise his role in the sequel.[11] He 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 alongside Mel Gibson 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).[4] He is expected to return to its sequel set to release in 2027.[16][17]

In the summer of 2025, Thames joined the cast of comedy movies New Years Rev and Shitheads.[18][19]

Filmography

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Film

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 The Black Phone Finney Blake [20]
2024 Incoming Benj Nielsen [21][22]
Monster Summer Noah [15]
2025 How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III [23]
Black Phone 2 † Finney Blake Post-production [24]
Regretting You † Miller Post-production [25]
TBA New Years Rev † TBA Post-production [18][26]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 For All Mankind Daniel Stevens 3 episodes [27]
2021–2022 Walker Young Walker 3 episodes [28]

References

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  1. ^ Thames, Mason (July 10, 2022). "Im speechless THANK YOU!!!!! This is so special! I am so touched by this you have no idea Thank you for these heartfelt birthday wishes! I hope i get to meet all of you and say thank you in person!". www.instagram.com. Instagram. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Mason Thames interview, Netflix
  3. ^ Pener, Degen (2022-06-17). "Next Big Thing: 'The Black Phone' Star Mason Thames on The Scariest Thing in the Blumhouse Horror Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  4. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (2023-05-30). "Mason Thames And Nico Parker To Star In Universal's 'How To Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  5. ^ "Ronald D. Moore on 'For All Mankind' Season 3, Their Seven Year Plan, and If We'll Ever See a Starship". Collider. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-10-30). "Scott Derrickson To Direct 'Black Phone' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  7. ^ Gonzales, Rick (2022-12-05). "Cast of The Black Phone - Mason Thames And Ethan Hawke Lead This Thriller". GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  8. ^ Derrickson, Scott (2022-06-24), The Black Phone (Horror, Thriller), Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway, retrieved 2023-06-02
  9. ^ Heidi Venable (2022-06-19). "The Black Phone Reviews Are In, See What Critics Are Saying About Ethan Hawke's New Horror Flick". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  10. ^ Exclusive Interview; Director Scott Derrickson on the True Trauma Behind "The Black Phone," His Stars, Etc.; Part One
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2023-11-29). "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 2023-11-29.
  12. ^ "Walker Casts Mason Thames as Young Cordell Walker (Exclusive)". TV Shows. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  13. ^ Walker (Action, Crime, Drama), Jared Padalecki, Molly Hagan, Keegan Allen, Stick to Your Guns Productions, Rideback, Pursued By A Bear Productions, 2021-01-21, retrieved 2023-06-02{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  14. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (2022-06-09). "'Black Phone' Actor Mason Thames to Star in High School Comedy 'Incoming' From Spyglass Media, Artists Road (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  15. ^ a b Kit, Borys (2021-11-04). "Mel Gibson, Mason Thames to Star in Adventure Fantasy 'Boys of Summer'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  16. ^ Fuster, Jeremy (2025-04-02). "Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' Set for June 2027". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  17. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (2025-04-02). "'How To Train Your Dragon 2' Sets Summer 2027 Release for Live-Action Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  18. ^ a b Gajewski, Ryan (2025-02-10). "Green Day-Focused Comedy Movie in the Works With Mason Thames to Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
  19. ^ Kroll, Justin (2025-07-23). "'How To Train Your Dragon' Star Mason Thames Joins Dave Franco In 'The Shitheads'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ https://www.netflix.com/tudum/movies-shows-netflix-2024
  22. ^ Netflix Nabs the Chernin Brothers’ High School Comedy ‘Incoming’
  23. ^ 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 30 May 2023.
  24. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 29, 2023). "Blumhouse's 'The Black Phone 2': Ethan Hawke & Original Cast Returning For Scott Derrickson Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  25. ^ 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. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  26. ^ Kirk, Lee, New Year's Rev (Comedy), Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Jenna Fischer, Live Nation Productions, retrieved 2025-06-15
  27. ^ Hough, Quinn (November 3, 2019). "For All Mankind Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  28. ^ Burlingame, Russ (October 22, 2021). "Walker Casts Mason Thames as Young Cordell Walker (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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