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 feature film debut as the lead role in the horror film The Black Phone (2021)[3] and reprised the role in its sequel (2025). He gained wider recognition for his roles in How to Train Your Dragon and Regretting You (both 2025).[4][5]

Early life

Thames was born on July 10, 2007, in Dallas, Texas. He was raised in McKinney and attended school in Prosper.[6]

Career

Thames made his acting debut in the 2017 short film After Omelas as Liam.[7] He was featured in three episodes of the first season of the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind in 2019.[8] Thames played the lead role in Scott Derrickson's horror film The Black Phone (2021).[9][10][11] The role garnered him widespread acclaim.[12]

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."[13] He reprised his role in the sequel Black Phone 2.[14] Thames also featured as a younger version of Cordell Walker in the first two seasons of Walker.[15][16] He starred in the comedy film Incoming (2024).[17]

Thames starred in David Henrie's independent film Monster Summer.[18] 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 in its sequel, which is scheduled to be released in 2027.[19][20] In mid-2025, Thames joined the cast of two comedy films, New Years Rev and The Shitheads.[21][22]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 After Omelas Liam Short film [7]
2021 The Black Phone Finney Blake [23]
2024 Incoming Benj Nielsen [24][25]
Monster Summer Noah Reed [18]
2025 How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III [26]
New Years Rev [21][27]
Black Phone 2 Finney Blake [28]
Regretting You Miller Adams [29]
2026 The Shitheads Sheridan Completed [22]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 For All Mankind Daniel Stevens 3 episodes [30]
2020 Evel Robbie 1 episode [7]
2021–2022 Walker Young Cordell Walker 3 episodes [31]

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. ^ Pener, Degen (June 17, 2022). "Next Big Thing: 'The Black Phone' Star Mason Thames on The Scariest Thing in the Blumhouse Horror Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ Gomez, Dessi (August 5, 2025). "Everything We Know About Paramount's 'Regretting You' Adaptation So Far". Deadline. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 30, 2020). "Scott Derrickson To Direct 'Black Phone' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Exclusive Interview; Director Scott Derrickson on the True Trauma Behind "The Black Phone," His Stars, Etc.; Part One
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "Walker Casts Mason Thames as Young Cordell Walker (Exclusive)". TV Shows. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Walker" (Action, Crime, Drama). January 21, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Fuster, Jeremy (April 2, 2025). "Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' Set for June 2027". TheWrap. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ https://www.netflix.com/tudum/movies-shows-netflix-2024
  25. ^ Netflix Nabs the Chernin Brothers' High School Comedy 'Incoming'
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ Kirk, Lee, New Year's Rev (Comedy), Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Jenna Fischer, Live Nation Productions, retrieved June 15, 2025
  28. ^ 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.
  29. ^ 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.
  30. ^ Hough, Quinn (November 3, 2019). "For All Mankind Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  31. ^ Burlingame, Russ (October 22, 2021). "Walker Casts Mason Thames as Young Cordell Walker (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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