Although Marvel fans have always been obsessed with Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, it seems the actor will lose his charm if compared with Pedro Pascal. The Game of Thrones star appears to be almost everywhere when it comes to Hollywood projects. Pascal’s presence in major TV shows and films is something that even Downey Jr. couldn’t achieve.
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According to reports and Pedro Pascal’s filmography, the actor seems to be practically everywhere. From acclaimed TV shows to big-budget movies, and major fan-favorite franchises, Pascal has earned plaudits with ground-breaking roles. Now it seems the actor is ruling the industry with his presence in MCU, DCEU as well as the Star Wars universe.
Robert Downey Jr. Can’t Break Pedro Pascal’s Record
Fan-favorite Robert Downey Jr. has been rocking the entertainment industry for a long time. Although he previously took a break following his notorious years, Downey Jr. again restored his career with the MCU project Iron Man. Playing the titular superhero character throughout his standalone movie sequels as well as the Avengers films, the actor turned into a Marvel icon.
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Further, Robert Downey Jr. became irreplaceable in the MCU after Iron Man sacrificed himself in Avengers: Endgame (2019). Bringing tears to his fans, the actor became an immortal icon in the Marvel Universe. Soon, fans started finding ways to resurrect his character from the dead, in the upcoming Marvel projects. But the actor seems to have moved on from his role as Iron Man.
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Robert Downey Jr. is now focusing on his career and is trying to give it a different arch from playing superhero roles. That is why he ventured into drama and appeared in Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster Oppenheimer. Currently, although the actor is figuring out a way to explore new opportunities, Downey Jr. remains a fan-favorite personality.
However, despite his incredible achievement in the entertainment industry, Robert Downey Jr. seems to face major competition from one actor. It’s none other than Pedro Pascal, whose growing dominance in Hollywood seems to set records that are becoming difficult to break even for Downey Jr.
Pedro Pascal’s Presence in MCU, DCEU, and Star Wars
Looking at Pedro Pascal‘s filmography it seems the actor is practically everywhere in the entertainment industry. From acclaimed TV shows to big-budget movies, and even renowned franchises, Pascal is turning into the most bankable star, whom everyone wants to hire. Winning hearts playing fatherly roles to asserting his action skills, Pascal is simply owning the industry.
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Earning plaudits with ground-breaking roles be it on the small screen or the silver screen, Pedro Pascal has put in undeniable effort in the last few years. Further amassing a pretty decent net worth, Pascal has also achieved a groundbreaking record that furthermore cemented his stellar reputation as an outstanding performer. According to The Hollywood Handle, the actor has appeared in MCU, DCEU as well as the Star Wars franchise.
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Well, who can deny that particular achievement of Pedro Pascal? From appearing as the villain Maxwell Lord in DCEU’s Wonder Woman 1984 to playing Reed Richards in MCU’s upcoming The Fantastic Four, Pascal turned into a record-breaking A-lister that even Robert Downey Jr. can’t compete with. Further, the actor was also associated with the Star Wars universe, when he appeared as the titular character in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
His achievements not only catapulted his fame but also earned him praise and accolades. Currently being one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, Pedro Pascal awaits more acclaimed projects.