Mason Thames

Mason Thames is an American actor. He is best known for his starring role in Scott Derrickson's horror film The Black Phone (2021).[1]

Mason Thames
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Notable workThe Black Phone

Career

Thames was featured in three episodes of the first season of the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind in 2019.[2] He was then cast as Robbie Knievel in Evel, a biographical drama based on the life of Evel Knievel, however production was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4]

Thames played the lead role in Scott Derrickson's horror film The Black Phone (2021),[5] alongside Ethan Hawke.[6][7] The role garnered him widespread acclaim, and the film received generally positive reviews from critics.[8] He also featured as a Young Walker in the first two seasons of Walker.[9][10]

Thames will next star alongside Mel Gibson in Boys of Summer, an indie feature directed by David Henrie.[11] He will also star in the high school comedy Incoming,[12] and in a live-action adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon, alongside Nico Parker.[13]

Filmography

Film
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2021 The Black Phone Finney Blake
2025 How to Train Your Dragon † Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III [13]
TBA Incoming † TBA Post-production [12]
TBA Boys of Summer † Noah Post-production [11]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2019 For All Mankind Daniel Stevens 3 episodes
2021–2022 Walker Young Walker 3 episodes

References
  1. 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.
  2. "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.
  3. Todisco, Eric (2023-05-31). "Mason Thames: 5 Things About The Actor Playing Hiccup In Live-Action 'How To Train Your Dragon'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  4. Ravichandran, Kowshika (2023-06-01). "Who is Mason Thames? The actor is set to play Hiccup in the new How to Train Your Dragon movie". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-10-30). "Scott Derrickson To Direct 'Black Phone' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. "Walker Casts Mason Thames as Young Cordell Walker (Exclusive)". TV Shows. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  10. 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)
  11. Kit, Borys (2021-11-04). "Mel Gibson, Mason Thames to Star in Adventure Fantasy 'Boys of Summer'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
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