Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Pedro Pascal

How Pedro Pascal built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Pedro Pascal is a Chilean and American actor who achieved his breakthrough role as Oberyn Martell in 'Game of Thrones' (2014). He further rose to prominence for his portrayal of Javier Peña in the Netflix crime series 'Narcos' (2015-2017). Pascal has also appeared in notable films such as 'The Great Wall' (2016), 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' (2017), 'The Equalizer 2' (2018), and 'Triple Frontier' (2019), establishing himself as a successful and versatile actor in both television and film.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1996: Began career

Pedro Pascal began his career in 1996.

1999: Active in Theatre

Pedro Pascal has been active in theatre since 1999.

2005: Feature Film Debut in Sisters

In 2005, Pedro Pascal made his feature film debut in Julia Solomonoff's Sisters.

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2009: Starred in The Good Wife

In 2009, Pedro Pascal starred in The Good Wife.

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2010: Writing and Directorial Debut

In 2010, Pedro Pascal wrote the play Flaca Loves Bone, directed by Sarah Silverman, and made his directorial debut with Killing Play.

2011: Starred in The Good Wife

In 2011, Pedro Pascal starred in The Good Wife.

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2011: Casting in Wonder Woman Pilot

In 2011, Pedro Pascal was cast in the pilot for the Wonder Woman television adaptation as Ed Indelicato, but the show was not picked up.

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2013: Starred in Graceland

In 2013, Pedro Pascal starred in Graceland.

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June 15, 2014: Game of Thrones Season Finale Airs

On June 15, 2014, the final episode of the fourth season of HBO's Game of Thrones aired, marking the end of Pedro Pascal's celebrated portrayal of Oberyn Martell. Pascal's performance earned significant praise, solidifying his breakthrough role.

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2014: Breakout Role in Game of Thrones

In 2014, Pedro Pascal had his breakout role as Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones.

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2015: Prominence in Narcos

In 2015, Pedro Pascal gained further prominence with his portrayal of Javier Peña in the Netflix crime series Narcos.

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2015: Roles in Bloodsucking Bastards, Sia's Music Video, and Narcos

In 2015, Pedro Pascal portrayed the vampire Max in Bloodsucking Bastards, co-starred in Sia's "Fire Meet Gasoline" music video, and gained recognition as Javier Peña in Narcos.

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2016: Appearance in The Great Wall

In 2016, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film The Great Wall.

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2017: Appearance in Kingsman: The Golden Circle

In 2017, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

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2017: Starred in Narcos

In 2017, Pedro Pascal starred in Narcos.

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2018: Roles in The Equalizer 2

In 2018, Pedro Pascal appeared in The Equalizer 2.

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2018: Starred in If Beale Street Could Talk and Prospect

In 2018, Pedro Pascal starred in If Beale Street Could Talk and Prospect.

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2018: Roles in The Equalizer 2, Prospect, and If Beale Street Could Talk

In 2018, Pedro Pascal starred in The Equalizer 2 as Dave York, and appeared in Prospect as Ezra, and made a cameo appearance in If Beale Street Could Talk as Pietro Alvarez.

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February 2019: Broadway Debut in King Lear

In February 2019, Pedro Pascal made his Broadway debut in an adaptation of King Lear.

2019: Appeared in Triple Frontier with Oscar Isaac

In 2019, Pedro Pascal and Oscar Isaac appeared together in the film Triple Frontier.

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2019: Appearance in Triple Frontier

In 2019, Pedro Pascal appeared in Triple Frontier.

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2019: Broadway Debut in King Lear

In 2019, Pedro Pascal made his Broadway debut as Edmund in an adaptation of King Lear.

2019: Starred in The Mandalorian

In 2019, Pedro Pascal starred in The Mandalorian.

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December 2020: Release of Wonder Woman 1984

In December 2020, Wonder Woman 1984, in which Pedro Pascal portrayed Maxwell Lord, was released to theaters and HBO Max after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020: Roles in We Can Be Heroes and Wonder Woman 1984

In 2020, Pedro Pascal portrayed parental characters in We Can Be Heroes and appeared in Wonder Woman 1984.

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2021: Starred in Calls

In 2021, Pedro Pascal starred in Calls.

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2022: Roles in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and The Bubble

In 2022, Pedro Pascal co-starred in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and appeared in The Bubble.

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February 2023: Hosted Saturday Night Live with Coldplay

In February 2023, Pedro Pascal hosted Saturday Night Live with Coldplay as the musical guest.

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2023: Leading role in The Last of Us

In 2023, Pedro Pascal starred as Joel Miller in the HBO post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us.

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January 2024: Starred in Freaky Tales

In January 2024, Pedro Pascal starred in Freaky Tales, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

2024: Upcoming roles in The Wild Robot and Gladiator II

In 2024, Pedro Pascal is scheduled to appear in The Wild Robot and Gladiator II.

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2024: Starred in The Uninvited

In 2024, Pedro Pascal starred in The Uninvited.

2025: Upcoming role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

In 2025, Pedro Pascal is scheduled to portray parental characters in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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2025: Acted in Materialists, Eddington, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps

In 2025, Pedro Pascal is set to act in Celine Song's Materialists, Ari Aster's Eddington, and portray Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Fantastic Four: First Steps.