Let’s face it, we’re all a bit gripped by Pedro-fever right now. From his breakout role in Game of Thrones to his stint as Reed Richards and the leader of the Fantastic Four, Pedro Pascal has proven himself time and time again to be one of the most charismatic (and versatile) actors working in Hollywood today.
Pascal’s foray in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has already been lauded as one of the best performances yet in Marvel’s long-running series, and while that would probably be enough for most actors to then take a holiday and bask in the admiration of it all, the man has not one, but two more films on the horizon.
Very soon you’ll be able to see Pedro putting his rom-com chops to work in Celine Song’s Materialists, where he’ll star opposite Dakota Johnson and fellow MCU alumnus Chris Evans (if you can think of a better looking cast, we’ll wait).
After that you’ll witness Mr Pascal putting on his cowboys boots as he battles Joaquin Phoenix for the mayoral race of a small American town in Ari Aster’s Eddington. Given that the film is already receiving critical buzz as one of the best movies of the year, it’s safe to say that very few people are going to have a better 2025 than Pedro Pascal.
Still, before we get to see where his career takes us next, it’s worth reminding ourselves exactly why the man of a thousand moustaches was able to steal our hearts to begin with. Here’s a quick look at the films that put good ol’ Pedro on the map.
Gladiator II
Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to Gladiator was able to build on the epic scale of action set by its predecessor, giving us a story that had us on the edge of our seats, in no small part thanks to the film’s unbelievable cast.
While the film is led by the similarly beloved Paul Mescal, it was Pedro’s turn as General Acacius that gave the story its forward momentum, serving as a complicated antagonist.
It’s a great example of the depth that Pascal can bring to his roles, and quite a showcase for his fighting persona onscreen. Let’s just say that if we ever bump into Pascal as he’s holding a sword, we’re running in the opposite direction.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
In a movie about Nicolas Cage starring as himself, there are few actors out there who could match the zaniness all of that entails, but Pedro Pascal is rarely one to back down from a challenge.
This action comedy sees Pascal stepping into the shoes of Javi Gutiérrez, a somewhat eccentric super fan of Cage’s who decides to pay the actor a million dollars to secure his presence at his next birthday party.
Without spoiling too much, the film takes a wickedly funny turn but it’s a rare example of Pascal’s ability to take on comedy when given the opportunity. With The Naked Gun heralding a return of big-budget comedies to cinemas, hopefully we see Pascal return to a similarly hilarious role down the line.
Wonder Woman 1984
“Life is good, but it can be better.”
Those iconic words were uttered by Pascal’s interpretation of the DC villain Maxwell Lord and it’s a mantra that we continue to live our lives by to this very day (cheeky 4DX upgrade, anyone?).
What’s so interesting about Pascal’s appearance in Wonder Woman 1984 is that Lord doesn’t appear to be a typical villain. There’s a case to be made that he really does want to help people, and that’s a level of depth that only an actor like Pascal can really portray.
This is also one of the few roles where the man sports no facial hair whatsoever, looking almost like a different person entirely. Unfortunately, Pedro himself isn’t a big fan of the clean shaven look, so it’s unlikely that he’ll be reaching for a razor any time soon.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Given the sheer amount of things that take place in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, like Elton John beating up bad guys in full Liberace-style regalia, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that Pedro Pascal had a small but not insignificant role in the film as the brilliantly named Agent Whiskey.
As a man who carries a whip and a handlebar moustache so prominent you could hang your coat from it, Agent Whiskey feels like the type of character who could have had his own spin-off, using more of his delightful southern-drawl to woo audiences around the world.
Until such a spin-off comes to pass however, The Golden Circle is well worth a re-watch.
You can catch Pedro Pascal at Cineworld right now in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, with Materialists and Eddington arriving on 15th August and 22nd August respectively.
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