Where Is Pedro Pascal In The Mandalorian & Grogu?

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Even though promotion for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is starting, Pedro Pascal hasn’t been featured in any of the marketing materials so far. This film is a big deal for Lucasfilm, marking the first ‘Star Wars’ movie released in theaters since ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ in 2019. It’s expected to pave the way for future ‘Star Wars’ films, including Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is a great way for Lucasfilm to begin its new era of storytelling, largely thanks to how popular the original show became. Of all the Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian has definitely been one of the most watched.

Pedro Pascal’s popularity is a major draw, so it’s surprising he hasn’t appeared in any promotional material for The Mandalorian and Grogu yet. This has led to speculation about his role in the movie and whether he’ll actually be in it.

Pedro Pascal’s Face Hasn’t Appeared In The Mandalorian & Grogu’s Marketing

As a longtime follower of The Mandalorian, I’ve always known Pedro Pascal was the voice behind the helmet, and that’s been a clever part of the show’s mystery since it began in 2019. The marketing for the new movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, has only featured Pascal in voiceover roles so far. It’s funny, really – we’ve heard him constantly, but rarely seen him, given his character’s commitment to keeping that helmet on!

The latest marketing for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie continues a noticeable pattern. So far, all promotional materials for the 2026 Star Wars film have avoided showing Pedro Pascal’s face. The first trailer only included a single line of his dialogue, and posters haven’t featured Din Djarin without his helmet. This suggests Pascal has been largely missing from the film’s publicity.

Is Pedro Pascal In The Suit For The Mandalorian Movie?

A key question surrounding the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is how much time Pedro Pascal will spend physically in the Mandalorian suit. Throughout the first three seasons of The Mandalorian, Pascal rarely wore the suit himself. He only did so on the few days when his character’s face was visible on screen – this happened once in the season one finale and twice in season two.

Pedro Pascal was frequently on set during the first season of The Mandalorian, but his physical presence decreased in later seasons. For season 3, he wasn’t on set at all because the storyline kept his character, Din Djarin, entirely within his helmet. Pascal only contributed his voice to the role.

Regarding The Mandalorian and Grogu, Pedro Pascal has definitely been on set several times. A clip shown at Star Wars Celebration 2025 proved he was wearing the Mandalorian armor, although it’s still unclear how much he’ll be physically appearing in the show. Primarily, Pascal will likely continue to provide the voice for the character.

For most of the upcoming movie, the main stunt performers for The Mandalorian will be wearing the suit, just like they did throughout much of the show’s three seasons. Since 2019, Lateef Crowder and Brendan Wayne have physically portrayed Din Djarin, handling both action and more emotional scenes.

Pedro Pascal has physically performed in the show and will continue to do so for The Mandalorian and Grogu. However, considering the story’s direction, Din Djarin’s character development, and how little Pascal has actually been in the suit so far, it’s likely that Brendan Crowder and Lateef Wayne will portray the character for the majority of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

The Mandalorian & Grogu Should Capitalize On Pedro Pascal’s Star Power

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Despite his success in shows like Game of Thrones and major Hollywood films, Pedro Pascal’s relatively short time as the central figure in The Mandalorian and The Mandalorian and Grogu suggests that Star Wars hasn’t fully utilized his growing popularity as a leading actor.

Pedro Pascal has starred in popular TV series such as Narcos and The Last of Us, and has also appeared in major films like Gladiator II, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Given his widespread recognition as a leading actor, The Mandalorian and Grogu should prominently feature him in its promotional materials.

Currently, the film isn’t featuring Pedro Pascal prominently beyond his appearance on promotional materials like posters. While future trailers might include him more, it’s difficult to imagine that happening without significantly altering his character’s role in the story.

The movie needs to give Din Djarin a compelling reason to remove his helmet for significant scenes – it has to feel natural to the story. If the film does this, it can really showcase Pedro Pascal’s popularity and acting ability. If not, his talent will be underused. Most people agree the film should find a way to utilize Pascal as much as possible.

The Mandalorian Franchise Needs To Resolve Its Din Djarin Problem

As we’ve hinted at, the main reason Pedro Pascal hasn’t been physically present in The Mandalorian has to do with the character’s journey. The first two seasons suggested a storyline where Din Djarin would move away from the strict rules of the Children of the Watch – the reason he always kept his helmet on – and evolve into someone different.

However, season 3 of The Mandalorian didn’t delve as deeply into the themes of religious extremism as many viewers anticipated. This might have been because Pedro Pascal was busy with other popular projects. Regardless, Din Djarin’s character development hasn’t felt fully realized since the end of season 2.

Hopefully, this signals a return to a more interesting storyline for The Mandalorian and Grogu, finally addressing the issues with Din Djarin’s character. This would allow the show to focus on a more compelling theme, feature Pedro Pascal more prominently, and really showcase his talents.

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2025-11-27 21:49