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Pedro Pascal has been everywhere lately, here’s where you can see more of him
Pedro Pascal is finally getting his well-deserved recognition by starring in the new HBO series The Last of Us. The Chilean-American actor, who rose to fame for his performance in the crime series Narcos, has been under the spotlight for quite a while. With back-to-back blockbuster hits, Pascal isn’t going anywhere for a time.
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He has been in the industry for years. He made his feature film debut in the Spanish film Hermanas and later appeared in The Adjustment Bureau alongside Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and Anthony Mackie.
These are the movies that show Pascal’s range, earning him a solid fanbase of all ages:
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The hilarious crime-comedy film is based on the fictitious life of Nicolas Cage. In the movie, Pascal is dangerously affable as Javi Gutierrez, a Nick Cage superfan who also happens to be a billionaire.
He offers Nick USD1 million dollars to attend his birthday and the rest is an action-packed movie that also revisits Cage’s Hollywood career over the years.
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Wonder Woman 1984
Pascal’s memorable performance in the DC film Wonder Woman 1984 as the unhinged Maxwell Lord is one of his best. In one of his interviews, the actor revealed that he drew inspiration from Nicolas Cage while portraying the DC villain.
The Mandalorian
Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or not, The Mandalorian is sure to keep you on your toes with its brilliant portrayal and excellent casting with Pascal in the lead role.
Although the actor appears onscreen in a helmet most of the time, Pascal has helped bring the beloved character to life.
After the success of the first season, The Mandalorian is now set to release its third season on March 1.
Narcos
The list would not be complete without the hit Netflix series Narcos where Pascal stars as Javier Peña, a former American DEA agent. The actor brings a breath of fresh air to such an intense show as he portrays sadness and frustration—which makes it easy for viewers to empathise with his character.
Game of Thrones
Pascal quickly rose to fame for his role in Game of Thrones since his debut appearance on Season 4, Episode 1. In the hit show, the actor plays Oberyn Nymeros Martell. He has won the hearts of the viewers even though he exited the show after just a short while. It was Pascal’s charm that made his character’s presence quite memorable.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
