The Wonder Woman 1984 and The Mandalorian star is one of EW’s Entertainers of the Year.
Especially in a year like 2020.
“It is why I wanted to do this show.
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Selfishly, I knew [the Child, a.k.a.
But it’s the stoic bounty hunter safeguarding a frog-egg-eating 50-year-old toddler that’s made him a household name.
Playing the Mandalorian has been one of the hardest and most unique experiences of Pascal’s career to date.
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his “Mandalorianpapas,” also helped him inhabit the role in season 2.
“I followed Amy Sedaris around like a puppy.
[I was] like, ‘Hey again.
Pascal exclaims, reenacting the joyous calls with buddies likeOscar Isaacthat Saturday morning.
“It was screaming and jumping and dancing and crying…. ## Pedro Pascal on shooting theCommunitytable read.
His appreciation for those around him has only grown during the pandemic.
Those tight bonds helped redefine, or at least clarify, what success means to him.
And how could he not be, starring in two of the year’s most feverishly anticipated properties?
he says, hilariously elongating that final syllable.
“I am hamming it up!”
(Indeed, Pascal reveals Cage inspired his performance in one particular scene.)
“I didn’t have to take something and figure out how to put more flesh onto it.
And there isn’t anyone better, in my experience, to give more to.”
The inherent optimism of the Netflix film’s title also complements Pascal’s hope for the new year.
