The Unforgettable Journey of Pedro Pascal with Hot Wings | Hot Ones

TLDRIn this episode of Hot Ones, Pedro Pascal talks about his career, including Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and more. He discusses his experience with spicy food and the challenges of balancing heroic and human traits in his characters. Pascal also shares insights into the behind-the-scenes mechanics of his roles and the influence of Nicholas Cage on his career.

Key insights

🔥Pedro Pascal's career includes Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and more

🌶️Pascal's experience with spicy food and its impact on his performance

💪Balancing heroic and human traits in his characters

🤝Collaborating with puppetry and practical effects in The Mandalorian

🎭The influence and admiration Pascal has for Nicholas Cage

Q&A

What are some of Pedro Pascal's notable roles?

Pedro Pascal is well-known for his roles in Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, Narcos, and The Last of Us.

How does Pedro Pascal handle spicy food?

Pascal used to handle spicy food well, but as he has gotten older, it doesn't go so great anymore.

What is one of Pedro Pascal's memorable moments on set?

One memorable moment was shooting a scene in The Mandalorian where Baby Yoda's puppet was so realistic that Pascal fell asleep while filming.

What were some challenges Pascal faced in his roles?

A challenge Pedro Pascal faced was balancing the noble traits that make a character heroic with the weaker traits that make the character human.

How has Nicholas Cage influenced Pedro Pascal's career?

Pedro Pascal has a soft spot for Nicholas Cage and admires his intelligent acting choices, particularly in movies like Raising Arizona and Moonstruck.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to Pedro Pascal, his career, and the hot wing challenge

08:48Discussion about Pedro Pascal's role in The Last of Us and balancing the heroic and human traits of the character

14:02Conversation about Pedro Pascal's experience with spicy food

18:30Insights into the behind-the-scenes mechanics of The Mandalorian and working with puppetry

24:33Pedro Pascal's admiration for Nicholas Cage and his influence on his career