Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Pedro Pascal

Share: FB Share X Share Reddit Share Reddit Share
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 experienced a breakthrough after nearly two decades of smaller roles. He is best known for his portrayal of Oberyn Martell in *Game of Thrones* and Javier Peña in *Narcos*. Pascal has also appeared in films such as *The Great Wall*, *Kingsman: The Golden Circle*, *The Equalizer 2*, and *Triple Frontier*.

1984: Wonder Woman 1984

In 1984, Pedro Pascal played Maxwell Lord in the movie Wonder Woman 1984.

Loading Video...

1999: Active in Theatre

Since 1999, Pedro Pascal has been active in theatre.

2005: Feature Film Debut in Sisters

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

Loading Video...

2009: Stars in The Good Wife

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2009, Pascal starred in "The Good Wife" until 2011, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

Loading Video...

2010: Playwriting and Directorial Debut

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

2011: Cast in Wonder Woman Pilot

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

Loading Video...

2013: Stars in Graceland

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2013, Pascal starred in "Graceland" until 2014, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

Loading Video...

June 15, 2014: Game of Thrones Season Finale

On June 15, 2014, the fourth season of HBO's Game of Thrones, featuring Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell, came to an end. His performance garnered significant praise.

Loading Video...

2014: Stars in Game of Thrones

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2014, Pascal starred in "Game of Thrones", the TV show is one of his highest rated.

Loading Video...

2015: Stars in Narcos

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2015, Pascal starred in "Narcos" until 2017, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

Loading Video...

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 for his role as Javier Peña in the Netflix series Narcos.

Loading Video...

2016: Appearance in The Great Wall

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

Loading Video...

2017: Appearance in Kingsman: The Golden Circle

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

Loading Video...

2018: Stars in If Beale Street Could Talk

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2018, Pascal starred in "If Beale Street Could Talk", the film is one of his highest rated.

2018: Appearance in The Equalizer 2

In 2018, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film The Equalizer 2.

Loading Video...

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

In 2018, Pedro Pascal starred as the main antagonist in The Equalizer 2, portrayed Ezra in Prospect, and made a cameo appearance in If Beale Street Could Talk.

Loading Video...

February 2019: Broadway Debut in King Lear

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

2019: Stars in The Mandalorian

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2019, Pascal starred in "The Mandalorian" until 2023, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

Loading Video...

2019: Appearance in Triple Frontier

In 2019, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film Triple Frontier.

Loading Video...

2019: Broadway Debut

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

December 2020: Release of Wonder Woman 1984

In December 2020, Wonder Woman 1984, in which Pedro Pascal played Maxwell Lord, was released in theaters and on HBO Max.

Loading Video...

2020: Portrayal of Parental Characters

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

Loading Video...

2021: Stars in Calls

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2021, Pascal starred in "Calls", the TV show is one of his highest rated.

Loading Video...

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, alongside other projects. A scene from 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' became an internet meme.

Loading Video...

February 2023: Hosts Saturday Night Live

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

Loading Video...

2023: Stars in The Last of Us

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2023, Pascal starred in "The Last of Us", the TV show is his highest rated.

Loading Video...

2023: Calls for ceasefire in Gaza

On Christmas Eve 2023, Pedro Pascal called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and urged donations to Doctors Without Borders.

January 2024: Stars in Freaky Tales

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

2024: Stars in The Uninvited

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2024, Pascal acted in "The Uninvited", the film is his highest rated.

2024: Future Role in The Wild Robot and Gladiator II

In 2024, Pedro Pascal is set to portray parental characters in The Wild Robot and Gladiator II.

Loading Video...

March 1, 2025: Supports Ukraine on Instagram

On March 1, 2025, Pedro Pascal posted in support of Ukraine on Instagram, writing, "Stay on the right side of history. Glory to Ukraine".

May 2025: Signs open letter criticizing film industry's passivity during Gaza genocide

In May 2025, Pedro Pascal signed an open letter criticizing the film industry's "passivity" during the ongoing Gaza genocide.

2025: Future Role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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

Loading Video...