tiosmedia.info@gmail.comPedro Pascal is gearing up for the release of “Gladiator 2.” As one of the biggest stars working in films and television today, Pascal has had first-hand experience with some of the world’s best directors and filmmakers. He says nothing compares, in terms of scope, to the vision of Ridley Scott and the set of his Roman epic.
It’s easy to think of the Chilean-born Pascal as a Hollywood fixture. While his face now pervades franchises and epics, his story is that of a working actor, one who got his start with dozens of small credits in TV shows that defined eras, like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “The Good Wife,” “Homeland,” and more.
Pascal’s breakout famously came with “Game of Thrones.” He appeared in the series’ fourth season, at the height of Thrones’ dominance over television, a pop culture moment that’s been impossible to replicate since. While his role was small in the grand scheme of things, it launched his career.
As of this writing, Pascal has been honored with some of the industry’s most prestigious recognitions. Last year, he made history as the Latino with the most Emmy nominations in a single year, receiving nods for his work in “The Last of Us” as lead drama actor, “Saturday Night Live” as guest comedy actor, and “Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World” as narrator. His lead drama actor nomination was groundbreaking, marking the first time in over a decade that a Latino was nominated in the category, the last being Jimmy Smits in 1999 for “NYPD Blue”.
Pascal also celebrated a career milestone by winning his first Screen Actors Guild Award, a moment that deeply moved him. As the 49 year old actor accepted the award onstage, he reflected on his journey, sharing that he’d been a SAG member since 1999 and was incredibly honored to be rewarded by his fellow actors.
Next year, Pascal is starring in “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” a film that’s expected to launch a new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s also a key cast member of “Gladiator 2,” premiering this Friday.
In a recent interview shared with HOLA! by the studio, Pascal opened up about his work with Ridley Scott, one of the world’s most emblematic directors, and his friendship with the film’s star, Paul Mescal.
Being on the set of a Ridley Scott film is unlike any movie experience I’ve ever had. And I mean that with complete sincerity”
Pedro Pascal
“I’ve been on incredible sets. I’ve been on the set of ‘Game of Thrones,’ I’ve been on the set of ‘Star Wars.’ Incredibly large productions. And I’ve not been on anything like ‘Gladiator 2’ and I’m not likely to be on anything like ‘Gladiator 2.’ again.”
