Pedro Pascal's future films make his Gladiator 2 role even more exciting

Pedro Pascal has starred in several acclaimed films and television shows in recent years and will next be seen in Ridley Scott's film Gladiator II. After breaking into the mainstream with his role as Oberyn Martell game of Thrones In the fourth season, Pascal's best film and television roles have made him a sought-after leading man in Hollywood. This effect is mainly due to his appearances in The Mandalorian And The Last of Us. His fame from these acclaimed shows attracted him to casting Gladiator II possible.

However, Gladiator II This may be the last time Pascal will work with a legendary director like Scott on a film of this type for a while. as he dedicated the next few years of his career to the major franchises of star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The success of The Mandalorian led to two big ones star Wars Movie announcements, both of which will likely feature Pascal's bounty hunter character. Additionally, Pascal's star status also led to him being cast as Reed Richards in the MCUs Fantastic four reboot, meaning he will star in several upcoming MCU films.

Gladiator 2 could be Pedro Pascal's last big film outside of Star Wars and Marvel for a while

Pascal's Din Djarin has become one of the most iconic Star Wars characters

After joining Gladiator 2Pascal will be very busy with the occupation of the Roman general Marcus Acacius star Wars and Marvel films in the coming years, the sequel could be the last time he takes on a one-off film role for a while. With star Wars, Pascal's Din Djarin made his debut in Star Wars' first Disney+ series The Mandalorian, It depicts the titular bounty hunter, who takes on the role of a guard for Grogu. Below The Mandalorian Season 3 announced that Din Djarin and Grogu would hit the big screen in 2026 The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Din Djarin's role in the New Republic perfectly prepares him to be a key figure in the fight against Grand Admiral Thrawn, who made his live-action debut in 2011 Ahsoka Season 1 and is expected to be a main villain in both seasons Ahsoka Season 2 and Dave Filonis untitled star Wars Film. While Pascal has not yet been confirmed for this future star Wars There's a good chance he'll have a starring role in this film, as Filoni's film will likely be a major highlight for the Mandoverse.

Pedro Pascal will be busy with The Mandalorian and Reed Richards from 2025

Pascal's journey as Reed Richards in the MCU is just beginning

After the success of The Mandalorianmaking Din Djarin one of them Star Wars' Pascal joined the cast as one of the most popular characters The Fantastic Four: Getting Started. Now that he's part of Disney's other premier franchise as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, Pascal will be part of several of the most anticipated superhero films in the coming years. Pascal's journey as this character will begin in 2025 The Fantastic Four: Getting Startedthe long-awaited debut of Marvel's First Family in the MCU.

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Because what is coming Fantastic four Since the film premieres in the middle of the MCU's Multiverse saga, the group is also expected to star in it Avengers: End of the World And Avengers: Secret Warsboth of which are virtually guaranteed box office hits. Since all of these Marvel films are major productions, Pascal will likely spend the better part of the next few years working on them. In combination with his upcoming star Wars As for projects, it will be difficult for the actor to find time to work on other standalone films in which he portrays his role Gladiator II even more exciting.

Gladiator 2 is the sequel to Ridley Scott's award-winning 2000 film Gladiator. Scott returns to direct the sequel, starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 was stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward.

Release date

November 22, 2024

Studio(s)

Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment

writer

David Scarpa, Peter Craig, David Franzoni

Pour

Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Derek Jacobi, May Calamawy, Peter Mensah, Matt Lucas, Alexander Karim, Tim McInnerny, Lee Charles, Chidi Ajufo, Alfie Tempest, Riana Duce, Chi Lewis Parry, Paul Candelent, Hadrian Howard, Alexander Simkin, Mikhail Basmadjian, Matthew Charlery-Smith, Maxime Durand, Lior Raz

Character(s)

Lucius Verus, Marcus Acacius, Macrinus, Lucilla, Emperor Caracalla, Emperor Geta, Gracchus

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