As the star of The Mandalorian, Pedro Pascal has experienced a significant career resurgence since debuting as the titular hero in Star Wars’ first live-action TV series. Pascal portrays Din Djarin, a Mandalorian bounty hunter who devotes his life to caring for and protecting Grogu, affectionately known as “Baby Yoda.” While Pascal was already gaining recognition prior to The Mandalorian’s 2019 premiere, his involvement in the Star Wars franchise catapulted him to international stardom, largely due to the overwhelming success of The Mandalorian’s inaugural season.

Pedro Pascal’s initial breakout role came in 2014 when he played Oberyn Martell in HBO’s Game of Thrones. However, it was his portrayal of Javier Peña in Netflix’s Narcos that ultimately led to his casting as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian. Today, Pascal is celebrated as one of Star Wars’ most iconic characters, leaving an indelible mark on the legendary franchise. Yet, his career didn’t stall after The Mandalorian season 1; Pascal continued to shine in a variety of roles across different genres and platforms. Here are the projects that have featured Pascal since his stellar debut as Din Djarin.

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**13. Din Djarin In The Mandalorian Season 2**

*Release Date: October 30, 2020*

Following the COVID-19 pandemic delays, Pascal reprised his role as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian season 2. Tasked with living up to the first season’s high standards, the second installment delivered spectacularly. Featuring live-action debuts of fan-favorites like Bo-Katan Kryze and Ahsoka Tano, and the return of Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker, it was a nostalgic feast for Star Wars enthusiasts. Central to its narrative was the touching relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu, where Pascal truly excelled.

In season 2, Pascal donned the Mandalorian suit more frequently compared to season 1. His performance included two impactful helmet-less moments, cementing his status as one of Star Wars’ most memorable actors. The emotional farewell scene between Din and Grogu remains a tear-jerker for fans, even long after their reunion within the story. Despite having his helmet on for most of the season, Pascal’s portrayal in season 2 stands out as one of his finest performances.

**The Mandalorian**

*The Mandalorian* is set after the fall of the Empire and before the rise of the First Order within the expansive Star Wars universe. The series chronicles the adventures of a lone gunfighter named Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) in the remote areas of the galaxy, far from New Republic’s jurisdiction. As Star Wars’ first live-action series, *The Mandalorian* has gained immense popularity on Disney+, partly due to Mando’s bond with Grogu, who was famously dubbed “Baby Yoda” upon his introduction.

**12. Maxwell Lord In Wonder Woman 1984**

*Release Date: December 25, 2020*

After several delays due to the pandemic, *Wonder Woman 1984* finally hit theaters at the end of 2020. Pascal took on the role of Maxwell “Max” Lord, an ambitious businessman who uses an artifact to grant wishes worldwide. However, the more wishes he grants, the more he deteriorates, plunging the world into chaos. Known for playing villains, Pascal’s portrayal of Max Lord rivaled his previous villainous role as Jack “Whiskey” Daniels in *Kingsman: The Golden Circle*.

Despite mixed reviews for *Wonder Woman 1984*, Pascal’s performance was frequently highlighted as a major asset. Filming for *Wonder Woman 1984* overlapped with production on *The Mandalorian* season 1, explaining why Pascal was less frequently seen in the suit during this period. Known as a hero in the Star Wars universe, Max Lord showcased Pascal’s versatility in embodying complex villainous roles while maintaining his reputation as a staple of single father archetypes.

**11. Marcus Moreno In We Can Be Heroes**

*Release Date: December 25, 2020*

Also released on Christmas Day in 2020 was Netflix’s *We Can Be Heroes*, a spin-off from 2005’s *The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D*. Pascal played Marcus Moreno, a superhero father who promised his daughter Missy to leave behind his superhero life. However, when aliens attack Earth, he’s forced back into action. After being captured alongside other heroes, Missy teams up with other superhero kids to rescue their parents.

Pascal’s performance was commendable in this children’s movie. Directed by Robert Rodriguez—who also worked on *The Mandalorian* and *The Book of Boba Fett*—the film reunited Pascal with his *Narcos* co-star Boyd Holbrook in a lighter setting compared to their intense crime drama.

**10. Din Djarin In The Book Of Boba Fett**

*Release Date: December 29, 2021*

Pascal returned under Robert Rodriguez’s direction for *The Book of Boba Fett*, a spin-off from *The Mandalorian*. Though focused on Boba Fett, the latter episodes prominently featured Pascal bridging Din Djarin’s story between seasons 2 and 3 of *The Mandalorian*. Despite controversy over this creative choice, Pascal’s performance remained highly regarded, especially in “Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian.”

For the first time in a Star Wars project featuring Din Djarin, Pascal was not seen beneath the beskar armor at all. Instead, other actors who often helped bring Din Djarin to life stepped in, while Pascal provided an excellent vocal performance.

**9. Dieter Bravo In The Bubble**

*Release Date: April 1, 2022*

One of Pascal’s more unusual projects was Netflix’s *The Bubble*, one of the first films to feature a plot based on the COVID-19 pandemic. This comedy follows actors filming within a COVID bubble. Pascal plays Dieter Bravo, an arrogant actor driven by money (and Kit-Kat bars). Though not critically acclaimed, it’s evident that Pascal enjoyed this role.

Memorable elements include actors making Tik Toks together and a scene where Pascal’s character daydreams about Daisy Ridley’s character during a virtual yoga class—an amusing crossover for Star Wars fans.

**8. Javi Gutierrez In The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent**

*Release Date: April 22, 2022*

In what may be one of Pascal’s most significant cinematic roles at that time, he co-starred with Nicolas Cage in *The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent*. Cage plays himself, whose declining career gets a boost from super-fan Javi Gutierrez (Pascal). Their friendship takes an unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by the CIA to investigate Javi’s alleged criminal activities.

Pascal’s performance was widely praised, and an iconic meme from this film—featuring Javi and Nick driving while high on LSD—became popular across social media platforms like Instagram Reels and Tik Toks.

**7. Joel Miller In The Last Of Us Season 1**

*Release Date: January 15, 2023*

Pascal’s portrayal of Joel Miller in HBO’s adaptation of *The Last of Us* has become one of his most celebrated roles alongside Din Djarin. Set twenty years after a fungus-based apocalypse, Joel is tasked with protecting Ellie—a teenage girl immune to the infection—on a cross-country journey. Their relationship grows close due to Joel’s memories of his late daughter.

Pascal’s role as Joel earned him his first major award: the 2023 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. He will reprise this role in *The Last of Us* season 2, expected to follow the controversial sequel to the video game.

Pascal received several notable nominations for this role in 2023, including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and a Golden Globes nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Drama.

**6. Din Djarin In The Mandalorian Season 3**

*Release Date: March 1, 2023*

Pascal returned as Din Djarin in *The Mandalorian* season 3, which received mixed reviews. Reunited with Grogu from *The Book of Boba Fett*, they journey to Mandalore seeking redemption for Din’s helmet removal. Bo-Katan Kryze joins him reluctantly but regains her leadership role among Mandalorians.

Bo-Katan’s prominent role became controversial among fans who preferred earlier seasons focusing on Din and Grogu’s episodic adventures. Despite this shift, the season set up their upcoming movie *The Mandalorian & Grogu*, with Pascal returning.

**5. Silva In Strange Way Of Life**

*Release Date: May 26, 2023*

In Pedro Almodóvar’s short Western romance *Strange Way of Life*, Pascal plays Silva—a character reuniting with old lover Sheriff Jake (Ethan Hawke) after 25 years amid familial tensions. As Silva seeks to clear his son Joe’s name from murder accusations against Jake’s brother’s widow, Silva finds himself torn between love and loyalty.

Released briefly in select theaters before hitting Netflix, this heartfelt gay cowboy romance echoed sentiments from *Brokeback Mountain*, resonating with audiences during Pascal’s peak popularity following his role as Joel Miller.

**4. Clint In Freaky Tales**

*Premiere Date: January 18, 2024*

Premiering at Sundance Film Festival in 2024, Freaky Tales features Pascal as Clint in interconnected stories set during real historical events in Oakland, California circa 1987. With co-stars like Ben Mendelsohn and Angus Cloud (in one of his final projects), it received favorable yet mixed reviews. Though awaiting official distribution and release, critics noted Pascal shined in this historical drama.

**3. Santos In Drive-Away Dolls**

*Release Date: February 23, 2024*

Pascal’s brief yet memorable role in *Drive-Away Dolls*, set in 1999, involves two friends unknowingly driving a mob car containing illegal items linked to Santos (Pascal). Decapitated early on with his head found later in their trunk; his presence looms over this comedic road trip film directed by Ethan Coen alongside stars like Colman Domingo and Matt Damon.

**2. Lucien In The Uninvited**

*Premiere Date: March 11, 2024*

Premiering at SXSW in 2024,*The Uninvited* sees Pascal playing Hollywood star Lucien at an unraveling dinner party with unexpected revelations leading to dramatic outcomes—another testament to Pascal taking part in smaller yet compelling projects despite rising fame.

**1. Pedro Pascal’s Upcoming Roles**

Pascal continues expanding his repertoire post-*The Mandalorian*. His anticipated roles include Marcus Acacius in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II and Reed Richards in MCU’s *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. These follow-up roles will likely solidify his burgeoning career even further—a journey sparked by his incredible debut as Din Djarin back in 2019.

**Upcoming Movie/TV Show Title | Pedro Pascal’s Role | Release Date**

– **The Wild Robot | Fink the Fox | September 27, 2024**
– **Gladiator II | Marcus Acacius | November 22, 2024**
– **The Last of Us Season 2 | Joel Miller | 2025**
– **Materialists | Unknown | 2025**
– **The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Reed Richards | July 25, 2025**
– **The Mandalorian & Grogu | Din Djarin | May 22, 2026**

**The Mandalorian**

“The Mandalorian” is a live-action Star Wars television series set five years after “Return of the Jedi,” following bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) who becomes protector to Grogu (“Baby Yoda”). Combining elements from Westerns and samurai films with classic Star Wars lore,*The Mandalorian* has become a cultural phenomenon praised for its storytelling and visual effects.

**Created by Jon Favreau**

Upcoming Films: The Mandalorian & Grogu

First TV Show: The Mandalorian

First Episode Air Date: November 12, 2019

Cast: Pedro Pascal , Carl Weathers , Gina Carano , Giancarlo Esposito , Nick Nolte , Taika Waititi , Emily Swallow , Ming-Na Wen , Temuera Morrison , Rosario Dawson

Spin-offs: The Book of Boba Fett (2021), Ahsoka , Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

TV Shows: The Mandalorian , The Book of Boba Fett (2021), Ahsoka

Characters: Din Djarin , Grogu , Cara Dune , Greef Karga , Moff Gideon , Ahsoka Tano , Bo-Katan Kryze , Boba Fett , Fennec Shand