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Pedro Pascal has been making waves with his performance in HBO Max’sThe Last of Us. The superstar actor portrays Joel in the post-apocalyptic series based on a popular game of the same name. While the initial reactions to the casting for the game adaptation were not favorable toward Pascal and Bella Ramsey, both of them proved the claims wrong as they received numerous praises for their work.
And not just audience or critics, other studios are also taking notes of his performance. Sources have revealed that Disney is looking forward to bringingThe Mandalorianstar to the MCU for its future projects.
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Disney is Eager to Cast Pedro Pascal in the MCU
HBO Max’sThe Last of Us, featuringPedro Pascaland Bella Ramsey, has become one of the best game adaptations so far. While fans of the game have praised its creators, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, the cast of the show has also been praised for their incredible performance on screen.
And seems like the success of the post-apocalyptic drama is opening new gates for its cast. Disney Studios is reportedly looking forward to casting Pedro Pascal in the MCU. Scooper EmberOnMain shared the claim on Twitter, saying,“Disney wants Pedro Pascal in the MCU ASAP. That is all.”
Seems like the studio has given some thought to Pascal’s wish to star in the MCU as theNarcosstar has expressed his wish to star in the cinematic universe. However, the studio has not confirmed anything yet.
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Pedro Pascal Wants to Star in the MCU
Fans of the Chilean-American actor have been wondering if they would get to see him alongside the MCU superheroes. And considering that he worked with Disney inThe Mandalorian, they have had expectations about Pedro Pascal joining the MCU in the future. However, neither the studio nor the actor shared such intentions.
During his recent interview with WIRED, theProspectstar was asked if he is interested in portraying a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And he admitted that he does want to star in movies. He said,“But I do want that. I want to be in movies.”
While it is yet not confirmed if the studio is really planning to cast Pedro Pascal in MCU, it would be interesting to see which character could be a better fit forThe Last of Usstar. Fans have already started discussing the perfect character for him.
If Gabriel Luna doesnt return as Robbie Reyes, then it should be Pedro
— J (@ignitedculez120)August 11, 2025
pic.twitter.com/Z6hg20qPPq
— Kris* (@kczaban_)August 01, 2025
No cap i can see him as ghost rider
— Erick art (@itZNACHO270)June 09, 2025
Best possible dr doom
— Ale Ortega (@Alendeaaah)August 24, 2025
https://twitter.com/ImperfctSociety/status/1628578381611651074
Many of them shared that Pascal would be the perfect choice to portray Robbie Reyes, aka Ghost Rider, in the MCU. Some also shared that he could also join the MCU as Dr. Doom or Silver Surfer in the upcomingFantastic Fouror star in Disney+’sMoon Knightas the mercenary Jean-Paul DuChamp, aka Frenchie.
The Last of Usis available to stream on HBO Max.
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Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
