Cover Pedro Pascal plays Joel in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us.’ (Photo: IMDb)
Pedro Pascal plays Joel in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us.’ (Photo: IMDb)
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Pedro Pascal is dominating Hollywood these days, appearing in everything from the MCU to Star Wars and HBO. Here’s what’s up for the fan favourite star
You’re not imagining it—Pedro Pascal really is everywhere. From prestige dramas and blockbuster superhero franchises to viral commercials and late-night memes, Pascal’s screen presence is as versatile as it is magnetic. Whether he’s making us weep as a post-apocalyptic father figure in The Last of Us, leading the Marvel Universe as Mr Fantastic, or dancing through a Spike Jonze-directed Apple ad, one thing’s certain: Pedro Pascal isn’t just having a moment—he is the moment. With a slate this packed, there’s no escaping him. And honestly, who would want to?
‘The Last of Us’ season two is here
The second season of HBO Max’s wildly popular The Last of Us has arrived, reuniting Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie. Their bond—both on-screen and off—continues to charm fans worldwide. Spoiler: their characters’ reunion might be brief, but the duo made up for it with plenty of heartwarming BFF moments during the press tour.
See also: 5 key differences between HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ and the video game
‘Materialists’: A rom-com with an A24 twist
Pedro Pascal steps into rom-com territory with Materialists, the highly anticipated film from Oscar-nominated director Celine Song and produced by acclaimed studio A24. He plays a wealthy suitor caught in a love triangle with Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans, who portrays her broke-but-charming ex. Only one trailer has dropped so far, but fans are already rooting for Team Pascal. The film premieres in cinemas on June 13.
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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ enters the MCU
Pascal leads the latest reboot of The Fantastic Four, opening July 25, as Reed Richards, aka Mr Fantastic. He joins a star-studded cast featuring Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka The Thing.
Now part of the larger Marvel Universe, the actor even made a surprise appearance at the Thunderbolts premiere, where co-star Florence Pugh was caught fangirling over his now-viral “Protect the Dolls” shirt.
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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu’ will debut on the big screen
Marvel isn’t the only universe Pascal has infiltrated. At the recently held Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo this April, Pascal was on hand to promote the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, set to hit cinemas on May 22, 2026. He took the stage with director Jon Favreau, new castmate Sigourney Weaver, and co-star—and partner in crime—Grogu to talk about the film and treat fans to exclusive footage from the highly anticipated movie.
Pedro Pascal shows off his moves in a Spike Jonze-directed Apple ad
And just in case there still wasn’t enough Pedro Pascal content going around, he also starred in the Spike Jonze-directed ad for Apple’s AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. In the short film, Pascal showcased his acting skills and some fancy footwork, dancing to "Perfect" by Sam i, Tropkillaz, Bia, and MC Pikachu. Chalk it up to the Pedro Pascal effect—the film racked up 2.5 million YouTube views within just 24 hours of its debut.
