Pedro Pascal, a highly active figure in Hollywood, has an impressive list of upcoming roles. Following his portrayal of Joel in season two of HBO’s “The Last of Us” and experiencing the sensation of a golf ball, he is now promoting his forthcoming film, “The Materialists,” where he takes on the character of a prosperous financier pursuing Dakota Johnson’s character. However, he cannot attend all press conferences due to his current commitment to filming “Avengers: Doomsday” in advance of his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Additionally, Pascal is set to reprise his role as Din Djarin in “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” but let’s not delve too deeply into the projects he has already scheduled.
During press interviews, actors often discuss potential characters they’d like to portray in future projects. Given that superhero roles are frequently the talk of the town due to their popularity, it’s no surprise they come up in conversation. Since Pascal has worked with both DC and Marvel before, he needs to think outside the box when asked about upcoming roles.
During an interview on Vogue’s YouTube channel, Pascal was joined by his co-star Dakota Johnson from their show “The Materialists”. When asked about a dream role, he enthusiastically mentioned Hannibal Lecter, a notorious serial killer introduced in Thomas Harris’ novel “Red Dragon” in a minor part and then given the spotlight in “The Silence of the Lambs”.
In the film version of “The Silence of the Lambs,” Anthony Hopkins brilliantly portrayed Hannibal Lecter, earning an Academy Award for his remarkable acting. He reprised the role in two additional movies based on Harris’ novels before passing it on to Mads Mikkelsen who played the character for three seasons in NBC’s “Hannibal.” With whispers of a new movie in development, there may be an opportunity for Pascal’s long-held dream to materialize.
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Following Pascal’s response to Johnson, they both chuckled it away as perhaps an off-the-cuff remark. Yet, he may not be fully acknowledging his talent since his previous performances demonstrate he can convincingly portray a character as disturbed as Hannibal Lecter.
As a die-hard fan of post-apocalyptic dramas, I’d rephrase it like this: Just like Joel Miller from ‘The Last of Us’, I see a hint of Hannibal Lecter’s ruthless edge in his actions. He doesn’t take pleasure in violence as much as Clarice Starling’s counterpart, but he’s no stranger to causing pain. If the upcoming series aims to embody the sophistication and charm of Lecter akin to ‘Hannibal’, Andrew Scott’s roles as Harry in ‘The Materialists’ and Whiskey in ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ are testaments to his knack for portraying characters that exude confidence, making even the most reluctant individual consider giving in to their allure.
Pascal might not join the Hannibal Lecter reboot due to his busy schedule, as he’ll probably need to dive back into work after wrapping up Avengers: Doomsday. Following that project, Marvel Studios is likely to move him straight onto Avengers: Secret Wars, and they also plan to start production on a new Fantastic Four film soon. The delay between solo movies in the MCU has been a concern, so they’re eager to get started. Additionally, it’s uncertain when Pascal will complete his work with the Star Wars franchise, given that his character is crucial to the story being developed by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni for Disney+.
Hannibal Lecter doesn’t necessarily have to be portrayed by a youthful actor, as Anthony Hopkins was five years older than Pascal is today when he starred in “The Silence of the Lambs”. This implies that Pascal still has ample time to adjust his schedule and start perfecting his chilling on-screen presence.
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2025-06-12 18:09