Pedro Pascal Opens Up About Earning Roles In So Many Major Franchises, And The ‘Perfect Antidote’ He Has Found For The Fear And Pressure

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Despite having been active in Hollywood since the late ’90s, Pedro Pascal, often referred to as the internet’s “daddy,” truly ascended to fame when he portrayed Prince Oberyn Martell in Season 4 of Game of Thrones. His performance as The Viper significantly impacted his career, leading him to secure roles in numerous high-profile franchises with a massive fanbase. Recently, he has discussed how he manages the pressure associated with these prominent roles and the strategies he employs for their successful execution.

What Did Pedro Pascal Say About Combatting The Fear That Comes From Joining Major Franchises?

It’s safe to say that Pedro Pascal, famous for his role in Materialists and known for recently charming fans by reciting lines from Pride & Prejudice, has certainly encountered the stresses associated with fan cultures. Over the past decade, he has graced our screens in various productions such as HBO’s fantasy phenomenon, Wonder Woman 1984, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us, which wrapped up its second season on the 2025 TV lineup.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m eagerly anticipating my next big adventure – Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” set to hit theaters this summer of 2025. Playing the role of Reed Richards in this highly anticipated film has been quite a challenge, and I’ve faced some criticism from fans regarding my casting. During a recent visit to the set while filming, I shared that each franchise project I’ve worked on seems to be more daunting than the last, and I can confirm that this one is no exception.

Each time you dive into a new one, you think it couldn’t get any more terrifying, but then it does. Then you think it couldn’t be scarier still, but it is! That’s how it seems, actually. I was drawn into the worlds of Game of Thrones, DC, Star Wars, and gaming in general. This is because I rapidly discovered the extraordinary power of storytelling that these virtual realms possess. And stepping into something like this feels like standing atop the highest peak.

When stepping into a role within the colossal and long-established universe of Star Wars (Pascal will also appear in the forthcoming series The Mandalorian and Grogu), there’s no escaping the possibility of feelings like apprehension and high expectations from fans. However, with the premiere of The Mandalorian Season 1, fresh characters were introduced, and a less-examined period in Star Wars history was examined. This meant that fan anticipations were limited regarding specific scenes or storylines they desired to see. But, assuming the role of Mister Fantastic is an entirely distinct scenario, particularly when audiences admired John Krasinski’s brief portrayal of the cherished character not long ago.

Towards the end of last year, as the star was gearing up for the launch of “Gladiator II”, he expressed his need to concentrate on whatever narrative he’s contributing to, in order to manage fan anticipation since he’s involved in these large-scale franchises. He further mentioned that he also leans on the consistent collaboration with the team behind the scenes during the production process.

Indeed, it can feel quite unsettling each time, but what a blessing it is to firmly root yourself within a partnership, among your peers, and in this specific adaptation of The Fantastic Four, under the guidance of top-notch professionals. It provides support and could serve as an effective remedy for fear, stress, and other such challenges.

Managing the task of narrating your assigned tale and collaborating with a team sharing the same objective seems challenging under current conditions, but Pascal seems to have perfected this art. This skill is particularly useful now as he’s set to introduce his MCU superhero in the 2026 film, Avengers: Doomsday, meaning the pressure won’t be easing up anytime soon.

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2025-06-17 23:09