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Pedro Pascal’s best movies and series to watch: From ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Wonder Woman’

The Chiliean actor does a great job in the long-awaited video game adaptation. And while this is his first major role on television, Pedro has had many more incredible performances throughout his career.

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The fan-favorite HBO series ‘The Last of Us’ has quickly became a total success worldwide. Not only for having an incredible storyline, plot twists and dramatic turns, but also for the complex characters that appear every episode. Pedro Pascal plays Joel Miller, a survivor fighting his way through post-outbreak America, who finds himself taking care of Ellie, a 14-year-old girl.

The Chilean actor does a great job in the long-awaited video game adaptation. And while this is his first major role on television, Pedro has had many more incredible performances throughout his career. Here is a list of his best movies and series to watch, if you are ready to dive into his filmography.

Wonder Woman 1984

Pedro Pascal proves to be a great villain in this star-studded superhero film. Acting opposite Gal Gadot, Pedro plays Maxwell Lord, a businessman who would do anything to be successful. He previously revealed that his character was inspired by Bernie Madoff and Donald Trump, doing an incredible job in this 2017 action sequel.

Game Of Thrones

There is no doubt Pedro Pascal had one of the most memorable performances in the fan-favorite HBO series. And while we wish he had been more present in the storyline, the Chilean actor did a great job on his dramatic role as Oberyn Martell.

Triple Frontier

When it comes to action movies, nothing gets better than having Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Pedro Pascal and Oscar Isaac on the big screen. These five stars join forces to play a skillful team, using their capabilities to plan a heist, showing their vulnerable side while on a dangerous mission.

The Mandalorian

Fans of Star Wars remember Pedro Pascal’s role as the galaxy’s notorious bounty hunter. The actor won the hearts of many, taking care of Grogu, best known as Baby Yoda, in Disney’s The Mandalorian. However you might have to wait untilSeason 2 of the franchise to see Mando’s face reveal.

The Equalizer 2

Acting opposite Denzel Washington, Pedro plays Dave York, a close friend to former U.S. Marine, Robert McCall. Denzel returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career, looking for revenge once again, only this time he will have to deal with the troubled decisions of his friend.

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If you are a fan of action comedy, this movie will not disappoint, with the undeniable onscreen charisma of Nicolas Cage, playing a fictionalized version of himself, and Pedro Pascal as Javi Gutierrez, a billionaire and Cage super-fan who pays Cage $1 million to appear at his birthday party.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

The actor has a minor role in the highly anticipated sequel for Kingsman, however his charming personality and incredible comedic skills are definitely on display, adding more complexity to the action film. So if you are in the mood to binge watch Pedro’s best films, add this one to your list.

Narcos

Many real-life stories have been detailed in Narcos. Season 3 of the popular Netflix show includes an incredible portrayal of Pedro as Javier Pena, who will be do everything he can to finally bring justice to the many crimes of Pablo Escobar.