Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor, best known for his roles in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, Narcos, and The Last of Us. A veteran actor, Pascal has been able to command the spotlight for many years now. His skillful acting has proven to be a strength in the industry. But before Pascal crossed paths with the Last of Us, what was his career like?
The Beginnings
Pascal started his career at the age of 18 when he appeared in a minor role in the movie All the Pretty Horses in 2000. After that, Pascal took up roles in television series such as NYPD Blue, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Homeland, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2008, Pascal took a small break from acting, returned to New York, and trained at the New York Film Academy.
Breakout Roles
In 2012, Pascal booked multiple guest roles on shows such as The Good Wife and Parenthood. He then starred in the acclaimed ensemble musical drama HBO series, VINYL. After that, Pascal started to really get noticed in Hollywood as he curved out noteworthy roles in the shows he appeared in. In 2016, Pascal appeared in the Netflix original series Narcos. via his portrayal of drug kingpin Javier Peña, Pascal became a household name.
The Star He Is Today
Thanks to Pascal’s Narcos success, he went on to star as Prince Oberyn Martell on HBO’s Game of Thrones. The show quickly become a fan-favorite and embarked on a cultural phenomenon. With the help of his impressive performance, Pascal was quickly labeled as a major player in show business. The same year, Pascal was cast in a blockbuster role as Maxwell Lord in Wonder Woman 1984.
The Last of Us
Recently, Pascal made yet another foray into success on the small-screen. He stars alongside powerful actualist, composer and playwright, Laura Bailey, in the recently released hit show, The Last of Us. The show is an adaptation of the best-selling video game and is based on a post-apocalyptic leadership of sorts. The show depicts a world in decay where a small group of survivors must battle waves of dangerous enemies in an attempt to protect each other. Pascal stars as Joel, the playable character in the video games, who is determined to protect a teenage girl, Ellie. Pascal’s portrayal of Joel earned him high praise from critics and fans alike.
Before Pascal starred in the widely acclaimed series, The Last of Us, he already held a thriving career in show business. Pedro Pascal started his career back in 2000 and later had breakout roles in VINYL and Narcos. Thanks to his impressive acting, he got himself a role as Prince Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones and took on a villainous role in Wonder Woman 1984. Recently, Pascal is enjoying success as the main star in The Last of Us and has given a powerful performance to the liking of the fans. With no signs of slowing down, Pascal’s career is more than likely going to continue to shine brightly in the years to come.
