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 breakout success after years of smaller roles. He is widely recognized for his role as Oberyn Martell in 'Game of Thrones' and Javier Peña in the Netflix series 'Narcos'. Pascal has also appeared in several films, including 'The Great Wall', 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', 'The Equalizer 2', and 'Triple Frontier', solidifying his presence in mainstream entertainment.
1984: Appearance in Wonder Woman 1984
In 1984, Pedro Pascal starred in the big-budget film Wonder Woman 1984.
2000: Gladiator Release
In 2000, Ridley Scott directed "Gladiator". In 2024 Pedro Pascal starred in Gladiator II, the sequel to Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000).
2005: Feature Film Debut in Sisters
In 2005, Pedro Pascal made his feature film debut in Julia Solomonoff's Sisters.
2005: Met Oscar Isaac
In 2005, Pedro Pascal met Oscar Isaac while appearing in an off-Broadway production of Beauty of the Father, and they became close friends.
2009: The Good Wife TV series
From 2009-2011, according to Rotten Tomatoes, The Good Wife was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
2010: Wrote and Directed Plays
In 2010, Pedro Pascal wrote a play, Flaca Loves Bone, directed by Sarah Silverman, and also made his directorial debut with Killing Play.
2011: The Good Wife TV series
From 2009-2011, according to Rotten Tomatoes, The Good Wife was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
2011: Cast in Wonder Woman Pilot
In 2011, Pedro Pascal was cast as Ed Indelicato in the pilot for the Wonder Woman television adaptation, but the show was not picked up.
2013: Graceland TV series
From 2013-2014, according to Rotten Tomatoes, Graceland was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
June 15, 2014: Game of Thrones Season 4 Finale
On June 15, 2014, the fourth season of Game of Thrones, in which Pedro Pascal portrayed Oberyn Martell, aired its finale. Pascal's performance garnered significant praise.
2014: Breakthrough 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.
2014: Game of Thrones TV series
In 2014, according to Rotten Tomatoes, Game of Thrones was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
April 2015: Co-starred in Sia's Music Video
In April 2015, Pedro Pascal co-starred with Heidi Klum in the music video for Sia's "Fire Meet Gasoline".
August 2015: Recognition for Role in Narcos
In August 2015, Pedro Pascal gained further recognition for his portrayal of Javier Peña in the Netflix crime drama series Narcos.
2015: Narcos TV series
From 2015-2017, according to Rotten Tomatoes, Narcos was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
2015: Portrayal of Javier Peña in Narcos
In 2015, Pedro Pascal gained further prominence with his portrayal of Javier Peña in the Netflix crime series Narcos.
2016: Appearance in The Great Wall
In 2016, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film The Great Wall.
2017: Narcos TV series
From 2015-2017, according to Rotten Tomatoes, Narcos was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
2017: Role in Kingsman: The Golden Circle
In 2017, Pedro Pascal appeared in Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
2018: Appearance in The Equalizer 2
In 2018, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film The Equalizer 2.
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, portrayed Ezra in Prospect, and made a cameo appearance as Pietro Alvarez in If Beale Street Could Talk.
2018: If Beale Street Could Talk film
In 2018, according to Rotten Tomatoes, If Beale Street Could Talk was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated films.
February 2019: Broadway Debut in King Lear Adaptation
In February 2019, Pedro Pascal made his Broadway debut in an adaptation of King Lear, playing the role of Edmund.
2019: The Mandalorian TV series
From 2019-2023, according to Rotten Tomatoes, The Mandalorian was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
2019: Appearance in Triple Frontier
In 2019, Pedro Pascal and Oscar Isaac appeared together in the film Triple Frontier.
2019: Broadway Debut in King Lear
In 2019, Pedro Pascal made his Broadway debut as Edmund in an adaptation of King Lear.
2019: Leading Role in The Mandalorian
In 2019, Pedro Pascal took on the leading role as Din Djarin in the Disney+ science fiction series The Mandalorian.
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 following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Parental Characters in We Can Be Heroes
In 2020, Pedro Pascal portrayed parental characters in We Can Be Heroes.
2021: Calls TV series
In 2021, according to Rotten Tomatoes, Calls was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
2022: Co-starred in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
In 2022, Pedro Pascal co-starred with Nicolas Cage in the action comedy film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
February 2023: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In February 2023, Pedro Pascal hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, with Coldplay appearing as the musical guest.
2023: The Last of Us series
As of 2023, according to Rotten Tomatoes, The Last of Us was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated TV series.
2023: Leading Role in The Last of Us
In 2023, Pedro Pascal gained international stardom for his leading role as Joel Miller in the HBO post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us.
2023: Starred in The Last of Us and Became Internet Sensation
In 2023, Pedro Pascal starred in HBO's The Last of Us, earning international recognition and becoming a prominent figure in meme culture.
2023: Called for a ceasefire in Gaza war
On Christmas Eve 2023, Pedro Pascal called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and urged donations to Doctors Without Borders.
January 2024: Starring in Freaky Tales
In January 2024, Pedro Pascal starred in "Freaky Tales", a film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
2024: Parental Characters in The Wild Robot
In 2024, Pedro Pascal portrayed parental characters in The Wild Robot.
2024: The Uninvited film
In 2024, according to Rotten Tomatoes, The Uninvited was one of Pedro Pascal's highest rated films.
March 1, 2025: Support for Ukraine
On March 1, 2025, Pedro Pascal posted in support of Ukraine on Instagram, after public criticisms of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
May 2025: Criticism of film industry's passivity
In May 2025, Pedro Pascal signed an open letter criticizing the film industry's "passivity" during the ongoing Gaza genocide.
2025: Portrayal of Reed Richards
In 2025, Pedro Pascal is set to portray Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
2025: Parental Characters in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
In 2025, Pedro Pascal portrayed parental characters in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
2026: Reprising Role in Avengers: Doomsday
In 2026, Pedro Pascal will reprise his role as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic in Avengers: Doomsday.
2027: Role in Avengers: Secret Wars
In 2027, Pedro Pascal will reprise his role as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic in Avengers: Secret Wars.
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