Pedro Pascal, has seemed to have risen out of plain sand, on some days. His popularity from a certain epidemic inducing, fungal infection centering number of a show—almost casting a shadow over his previous magnum opus of Narcos.
But it is not lost on a fanatic discourse like the actor’s, what his humble abode on the lands of showbiz had looked like, before the coming of the larger-than-life story of
The Last of Us.
While sprinkled across the western show business for sure, but let us say for livelihood purposes, the actor had been set up for a boost ever since his days at Narcos,
unbeknownst to the impending success that would grace his retrospective.
The first of him: Pedro Pascal and The Last of Us
Pedro Pascal’s career trajectory has been shaped by iconic roles, including Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones
, which first catapulted him to stardom. In fact, he is credited with achieving widespread acclaim by the time he was in Narcos, The Mandalorian,
and Gladiator II.
But Pascal himself has made it, now, undeniably apparent, his pedestal that he stands on amongst others across the landscape of his career—to be
The Last of Us.
In a March 24 virtual critics press conference for the show’s upcoming second season, Pascal revealed that
“this job had definitely created a new chapter in my life, in a profound way
“.
— pedro pascal feed (@pascalfeed) March 25, 2025
The Chilean-American actor, has described his role as Joel Miller in HBO’s The Last of Us
as transformative, marking a profound new chapter in his life.
He noted that the experience of creating the series and its impact on audiences was rare and deeply meaningful. Pascal wholeheartedly acknowledges that
The Last of Us
stands out due to its personal resonance and critical success
. His heavy portrayal of Joel had even earned him a historic Emmy nomination in 2023, making him only the second Latino actor to compete for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
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While it may be Pedro Pascal’s final magnum opus, The Last of Us
has become not simply a video game adaptation but an entire universe in its own stead.
The second of The Last of Us
With much ado going on about the second season of the sci-fi drama,
The Last of Us
has finally been set to premiere on April 3 of 2025. Joel and Ellie’s journey is shown to continue, but with additions of fractures to their relationship, as the trailer seems to reveal as well. New characters like Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever, are going to be added to the discourse, much to Pascal’s wonderment. The show will continue on its streak on being the most celebrated shows on HBO since its premiere in 2023.
First teaser for ‘THE LAST OF US’ Season 2.
Releasing in 2025 on HBO. pic.twitter.com/d6e7IAu5bH
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 5, 2024
Pedro Pascal’s journey with The Last of Us
has been transformative, both professionally and personally. Reflecting on his experience, Pascal admitted that landing the role of Joel was a surreal moment, clouded by excitement and exhaustion. He humorously shared on the Graham Norton Show
how he forgot being offered the part due to a sleeping pill-induced haze. Despite initial fears of disappointing fans, Pascal embraced the challenge, bringing emotional depth to Joel’s character. His portrayal resonated deeply, cementing his status as a beloved actor.
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