Mason Thames

Mason Thames
Thames in 2025
Born (2007-07-10) July 10, 2007[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

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

Career

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, New Years Rev and The Shitheads.[19][20]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 After Omelas Liam Short film [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]
New Years Rev [19][25]
Black Phone 2 Finney Blake [26]
Regretting You Miller Adams [27]
2026 The Shitheads Sheridan Kimberley [20]
2027 How to Train Your Dragon 2 Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III Filming [28]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 For All Mankind Daniel Stevens 3 episodes [29]
2020 Evel Robbie 1 episode [4]
2021–2022 Walker Young Cordell Walker 3 episodes [12]

Accolades

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2022 Saturn Awards Best Younger Actor in a Film The Black Phone Nominated [30]
2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Editor's Eyeball on the Future Award The Black Phone Won [31]
2026 Saturn Awards Best Younger Actor in a Film How to Train Your Dragon Nominated

References

  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
  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. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c Mongina, Night (February 1, 2024). "Who is Mason Thames? All we know about the rising movie star". Legit.ng. 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. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 30, 2020). "Scott Derrickson To Direct 'Black Phone' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline. 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. 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, 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. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Exclusive Interview; Director Scott Derrickson on the True Trauma Behind "The Black Phone," His Stars, Etc.; Part One
  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. ^ a b Burlingame, Russ (October 22, 2021). "Walker Casts Mason Thames as Young Cordell Walker (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  13. ^ "Walker" (Action, Crime, Drama). January 21, 2021. 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. ^ a b Kit, Borys (November 4, 2021). "Mel Gibson, Mason Thames to Star in Adventure Fantasy 'Boys of Summer'". The Hollywood Reporter. 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. 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. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  19. ^ a b Gajewski, Ryan (February 10, 2025). "Green Day-Focused Comedy Movie in the Works With Mason Thames to Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  20. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (July 23, 2025). "How To Train Your Dragon Star Mason Thames Joins Dave Franco In The Shitheads". Deadline. 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. ^ https://www.netflix.com/tudum/movies-shows-netflix-2024
  23. ^ Netflix Nabs the Chernin Brothers' High School Comedy 'Incoming'
  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. 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. 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. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  29. ^ Hough, Quinn (November 3, 2019). "For All Mankind Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ Melanson, Angel (May 22, 2023). "Fangoria 2023 Chainsaw Awards Winners!". Fangoria. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
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