Pedro Pascal is one of Hollywood’s breakout actors of the 2020s. He was voted one of the most influential people in the world in 2023, and if it feels like you’re seeing him everywhere, it’s because you are.
Pascal will have starred in seven movies and TV series released in the past 10 months, cementing his status as one of the most in-demand actors in the world.
Pascal strung together small roles for the first chapter of his career, but his on screen breakout came with his portrayal of Prince Oberyn Martell in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He was also a starring member of the Netflix series Narcos, playing DEA agent Javier Peña.
In 2019, starring in The Mandalorian, Pascal again burst onto the scene with the Disney+ hit that helped make him a household name. From there, his career has only accelerated. Here’s a look at Pedro Pascal’s climb to fame over the last decade.
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Pedro Pascal Movies and TV Shows
Let’s take a look at the movies and TV shows that have made Pedro Pascal one of the most sought-after actors in the world.
- ‘The Mandalorian’ (2019)
- ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ (2020)
- ‘We Can Be Heroes’ (2020)
- ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ (2022)
- ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ (2022)
- ‘The Bubble’ (2022)
- ‘The Last of Us’ (2023)
- ‘Strange Way of Life’ (2023)
- ‘Freaky Tales’ (2024)
- ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ (2024)
- ‘The Uninvited’ (2024)
- ‘The Wild Robot’ (2024)
- ‘Gladiator II’ (2024)
- ‘The Last of Us Season 2’ (2025)
- ‘Materialists’ (2025)
- ‘Eddington’ (2025)
- ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)
‘Game of Thrones’ (2014)
Pascal’s first true breakout role was as Oberyn Martell, the vengeful Dornish prince known as the Red Viper in Game of Thrones‘ fourth season. Pascal delivered a perfect performance in the role, and his likeness became etched in collective pop culture’s mind just as much as his character’s dramatic and gruesome exit from Thrones was.
‘Narcos’ (2015)
Pascal’s next major, household name role was on Netflix’s Narcos, where he played DEA Agent Javier Pena for three seasons. Pascal’s intensity brought depth to the character as he pursued the Pablo Escobar and his Medllin cartel, making Peña one of the show’s most compelling figures. His performance was central to Narcos’ success and further cemented Pascal as a leading man on the international stage.
‘The Mandalorian’ (2019)
In 2019, with The Mandalorian, Pascal ventured into a new realm of fame, starring in the beloved Star Wars universe as the Mandalorian Din Djarin.
Set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, the first live-action Star Wars series brought its signature storytelling and world-building to television. Pascal’s ability to express depth and emotion while performing entirely from behind a helmet helped build a profound, charismatic father-son dynamic between Djarin and “Baby Yoda” Grogu, shaping pop culture’s image of the protector archetype in the process. The Mandalorian’s success helped spark a subsequent avalanche of new Star Wars content from Disney.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ (2020)
In 2020, Pascal starred as Maxwell Lord, a desperate, would-be tycoon seduced by magic and ambition in Wonder Woman 1984. The throwback style comic film featured vibrant visuals and Pascal’s portrayal of the power-hungry businessman showcased his ability to play complex villains with bombastic flair, bucking is hero typecasting up to that point.
‘We Can Be Heroes’ (2020)
That same year, he appeared in We Can Be Heroes, which cemented Pascal’s strengths as portraying a compassionate, fatherly figure in his role as Marcus Moreno, the leader of a superhero team. This Netflix family film highlighted Pascal’s natural warmth and ability to connect with younger audiences and foreshadowed what many consider to be one of his best roles: Joel Miller in 2023’s The Last of Us.
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ (2022)
Pascal reprised his role as Din Djarin in a guest-starring role in The Book of Boba Fett providing a story connection between the two beloved, Mandalorian battle armor-clad characters. Sorry for the spoilers, but that may be just the push you need to check it out.
‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ (2022)
In 2022, Pedro Pascal starred opposite Nicolas Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Critics praised the film as “smart, funny and wildly creative,” with Pascal delivering a “scene-stealing performance” that matched Nicolas Cage’s “peak gonzo form”. As Javi Gutierrez, Pascal proved his comedic chops alongside one of Hollywood’s most iconic and unpredictable stars.
‘The Bubble’ (2022)
Later that year, Pascal also appeared in The Bubble, a pandemic-era satire about Hollywood filmmaking. It wasn’t a blockbuster in the same way as Wonder Woman 1984 but it continued to diversify his portfolio with both comedic and dramatic roles.
‘The Last of Us’ (2023)
In 2023, Pascal starred in the critically acclaimed HBO Max adaptation of the video game series The Last of Us. The series stars Pascal as Joel Miller, a smuggler who begrudgingly ferries a young girl (Bella Ramsey, also of Game of Thrones fame) across a post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested United States, delivering what many consider one of his finest performances.
The role earned Pascal a Primetime Emmy Award Nomination for Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
‘Strange Way of Life’ (2023)
In this celebrated short from director Pedro Almodóvar, Pascal explores themes of love, regret and masculinity as Silva, a former gunslinger who crosses the desert to reunite with an old friend and lover but becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Also starring Ethan Hawke, the film stands out with its intimate, emotionally complex storytelling in a Western setting.
‘Freaky Tales’ (2024)
In Freaky Tales, Pascal plays Clint, a former criminal-turned-debt collector out for revenge after his past life of crime has tragically impacted his family. Set in 1980s Oakland, this drama saw Pascal expand his acting range in an unconventional indie production.
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ (2024)
Drive-Away Dolls featured Pascal in a supporting role as “The Collector,” in what critics described as a comedy caper. In Ethan Coen’s solo directorial comedy, he delivers a tongue-in-cheek, scene-stealing performance showcasing his willingness to lampoon traditional tough-guy tropes.
‘The Uninvited’ (2024)
The Uninvited saw Pascal as Lucien, a charismatic but troubled movie star. This indie drama earned praise for its satirical look at aging and Hollywood superficiality, with Pascal delivering a nuanced performance about legacy, aging, and the blurred lines between performance and reality.
‘The Wild Robot’ (2024)
Pascal lent his vocal talents to The Wild Robot as Fink, a protective fox, in this heartwarming animated tale. In the role, Pascal once again finds himself in a story of found family and survival. With a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s one of 2024’s often overlooked gems.
‘Gladiator II’ (2024)
Perhaps his most anticipated film of 2024 was Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, the follow-up to the 2000 classic starring Russell Crowe. In it, Pedro Pascal plays General Acacius of the Roman army, who attempts to overthrow current Roman emperors Geta and Caracalla.
‘The Last of Us Season 2’ (2025)
Pascal’s 2025 began with the highly anticipated release of The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO, where Pascal reprised his beloved role as Joel Miller, continuing one of television’s most successful video game adaptations. Though he saw less screen time in the second season than the first, his appearances made a major impact and included one of TV’s most shocking scenes of the year.
‘Materialists’ (2025)
Materialists, directed by Celine Song, deconstructs the conventional rom-com and provides its trio of swoon-worthy stars with depth and heart. Pascal portrays billionaire unicorn Harry C. alongside Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans.
‘Eddington’ (2025)
In Ari Aster’s dark comedy-thriller Eddington, Pedro Pascal plays Ted Garcia, the liberal mayor of a small town in New Mexico during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starring opposite Joaquin Phoenix, Pascal navigates a complex story of societal breakdown that is already generating buzz.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)
Pascal’s cinematic summer culminated with his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Pascal stars as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) alongside Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film is set in the 1960s of a retro-futuristic world which the Fantastic Four must protect from an apocalyptic threat.
Upcoming Pedro Pascal Films
Pascal’s upcoming projects are mostly focused on the Star Wars and Marvel universes.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (2026)
A continuation of the television series, the film will bring Din Djarin and Grogu to galaxy-wide prominence on the big screen.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ (2026)
Billed to reprise his role from Fantastic Four, Pascal will join a star-studded cast as the first of two films that close out Phase Six and the Multiverse Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film will see Robert Downey, Jr. return to the MCU as Dr. Doom.
‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ (2027)
Avengers: Secret Wars is billed as the epic conclusion of the multiverse threats that have been building throughout the different MCU phases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did Pedro Pascal get so famous?
Pedro Pascal's breakout came with his portrayal of Prince Oberyn Martell in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He reached new levels of fame with lead roles in The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, Gladiator II and Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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