Pedro Pascal is currently one of the most in-demand actors in the industry. He has starred in several successful projects including big franchises that have catapulted his career to great heights. Along with his role as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, his performances in The Last of Us and The Mandalorian garnered rave reviews from fans and critics.
The actor starred alongside Gina Carano in the latter who played Cara Dune. The actress was infamously fired from the show due to some of her political views that were deemed inappropriate. As her battle against Disney continues, various individuals related to the show, including Pascal, could testify in court.
Gina Carano Wants Pedro Pascal And Other Witnesses To Testify In Court Over Her Mandalorian Firing
In 2021, Gina Carano was let go from being on the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian, after she reportedly made several social media posts comparing conservatives to Jews in Nazi Germany. She also questioned the credibility of the 2020 election as well as criticizing the use of masks during the pandemic (via Business Insider). Carano has been open about how the company turned a blind eye when her male co-stars did the same.
The actress filed a lawsuit against Disney in February this year suing Disney and Lucasfilm for discrimination and wrongful termination. A trial has been scheduled for Sept. 25, 2025, and Carano has reportedly called for some witnesses from the show and Disney to testify in court. Names that were included in the joint filing were Pedro Pascal, Jon Favreau, and Bob Chapek (via The Hollywood Reporter).
On X, fans debated the circumstances surrounding the trial and the lawsuit filed by Carano. While some supported the actress’ battle for her right to expression and free speech, others believed actors like Pascal shouldn’t be brought in amidst the mess.
He's not touching this case with a 10 foot pole! This is Gina's battle.
— Simone Cromer 🎥 (@TheatreofZen) July 30, 2024
Sorry, Pedro Pascal is busy still having a career ans starts filming “The Fantastic 4” for Disney and Marvel this week.
Because he wasn’t kicked out of the Mouse House.
— Siobhan Marie Day 🌈💗💜💙🏳️🌈 (@MarieSiobsbhndy) July 30, 2024
Well, that's not going to go well for Disney.
— Tar Heel Joe (@FormerModerate) July 30, 2024
Please let it go to trial ❤️❤️
— Kevin (@literaryabuse) July 31, 2024
Go get em Gina!#IStandWithGinaCarano
— Derek Anderson-The D.A. (@derekbwriting) July 31, 2024
Girl, DROP IT! 🤦🏾♂️
— Shae After Dark (@ShaeAfterDarkXO) July 30, 2024
Carano’s Cara Dune did not appear in season 3 of The Mandalorian following her firing from the show. The court document previews will address issues brought up by Carano in her lawsuit. It is going to be a heated battle as The Mandalorian star tries to get her voice heard regarding the alleged injustice done to her.
Pedro Pascal Chose To Be In The New Fantastic Four Film Mainly Due to The Film’s Exciting Cast
Pedro Pascal is set to play Reed Richards in the next incarnation of Marvel’s first family. The Fantastic Four under Marvel Studios titled The Fantastic Four: The First Steps. The cast and crew made an appearance at Comic-Con recently where they got to show a brief clip of the look and vibe of the film.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, The Last of Us star revealed that he joined the film mainly to get to work with the amazing cast involved. Pascal further stated he is also excited about director Matt Shakman’s vision and to be in the MCU with his newfound family. He said,
Mainly, because of the cast that I would be part of. Matt Shakman, the director, has been a lifelong friend of mine. And because of the influence of the world of Marvel, [it’s] authored so much of popular entertainment. And to be invited into that experience is something that I couldn’t say no to. I love the comic and I love being in a family.
Pascal will star alongside Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in the upcoming MCU film which started production fairly recently. While the past Fantastic Four adaptations have not lived up to fans’ expectations, they sure hope that this one will deliver and even exceed expectations.
The Fantastic Four: The First Steps will hit theatres on July 25, 2025.
