Pedro Pascal has starred in multiple acclaimed movies and TV shows over the last few years, and will next appear in Ridley Scott’sGladiator II. After breaking into the mainstream with his role as Oberyn Martell inGame of Thronesseason 4,Pascal’s best movie and TV show roleshave cemented him as a sought-after leading man in Hollywood; this effect is primarily due to his performances inThe MandalorianandThe Last of Us. His notoriety from these acclaimed shows made his casting inGladiator IIpossible.
However,Gladiator IImay be the last time Pascal works on a movie of this kind with a legendary director like Scott for a while,since he has committed the next few years of his career to the major franchises ofStar Warsand the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The success ofThe Mandalorianled to two majorStar Warsmovie announcements, both of which will likely include Pascal’s bounty hunter character. Furthermore, Pascal’s star status also led to him being cast as Reed Richards in theMCU’sFantastic Fourreboot, meaning he will star in several upcoming MCU movies.
Gladiator 2 Could Be Pedro Pascal’s Last Big Movie Outside Star Wars & Marvel For A While
Pascal’s Din Djarin Has Become One Of The Most Recognizable Star Wars Characters
After joiningGladiator 2’s castas the Roman general Marcus Acacius, Pascal will be so busy withStar Warsand Marvel movies in the coming years, the sequel could be the last time he does a one-off movie role for a while. WithStar Wars,Pascal’s Din Djarin made his debut inStar Wars’first Disney+ seriesThe Mandalorian,which depicts the titular bounty hunter taking on the role of a guardian to Grogu. FollowingThe Mandalorianseason 3, it was announced that Din Djarin and Grogu would be appearing on the big screen in 2026’sThe Mandalorian & Grogu.
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Di Djarin
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Din Djarin’s role in the New Republic sets him up perfectly to be a key figure in the fight against Grand Admiral Thrawn, who made his live-action debut inAhsokaseason 1 and is expected to be a major villain in bothAhsokaseason 2and Dave Filoni’s untitledStar Warsmovie. While Pascal has not yet been confirmed for this futureStar Warsfilm, there’s a good possibility he will have a major role as Filoni’s movie will likely serve as a major climactic event for the “Mandoverse.”
Pedro Pascal Will Be Busy With The Mandalorian And Reed Richards From 2025 Onward
Pascal’s Journey As Reed Richards In The MCU Is Just Beginning
Following the success ofThe Mandalorian, which saw Din Djarin become one ofStar Wars’most popular characters, Pascal joined the cast ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. Now that he is a part of Disney’s other leading franchise as Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic,Pascal will be part of several of the most anticipated superhero movies of the coming years. Pascal’s journey as this character will start with 2025’sThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, the long-awaited debut of Marvel’s First Family in the MCU.
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Because the upcomingFantastic Fourmovie is premiering in the middle of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, the group is also expected to have major roles inAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, which are both practically guaranteed box-office hits. As all these Marvel films are massive productions, Pascal will likely spend the majority of the next few years working on them. When paired with his upcomingStar Warsprojects, it will be tough for the actor to find the time to work on other standalone movies, making his role inGladiator IIeven more exciting.
Gladiator II
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Gladiator 2 is the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s award-winning film Gladiator from 2000. Scott returns to direct the sequel, with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius, alongside Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 had been stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward.
