Welcome to my list of Pedro Pascal's Magazine Interviews & Photo Shoots.
Each one has the full photoshoot, alongside any outtakes & behind the scenes images; magazine clippings where possible, the interview in full and translated - alongside the language it was originally published in, where possible - and includes any behind the scenes videos too.
I wanted to create a list where I can enjoy re-reading these interviews over, and I hope you do too.
Enjoy! 🖤
In chronological order of release, where possible:
i was at walgreens buying some essentials and they had a bunch of magazines dedicated to individual celebrities and they had a pedro one so i was flipping through it and there was a little old lady next to me and she goes OHHH CHILD YOU GOT GOOD TASTE HE IS SO HANDSOME
Full interview, behind the scenes, outtakes & shoot photographs below. 👇🏻
Jett's Pedro's Shoots Masterlist
• Cover shot and original images used in the magazine.
• Outtakes and behind the scenes images.
Behind the scenes shots of Pedro trying on outfits by Kristin Ingersoll:
• BTS Video
• Full Interview translated from Spanish
It’s a splendid day in Beverly Hills, but even more when Pedro Pascal walks through the door.
The protagonist of Narcos and in some chapters of Game of Thrones, is one of those guys who just shows up and gives off a good vibe. And there’s no pretending. Hours go by and not only does he not disappoint, but he goes on to become more: nice, kind, affectionate, a joker - very Latin and very normal.
This meeting in Los Angeles coincides with the premiere of his latest work, The Mandalorian, the most anticipated series by the amount of followers that the Star Wars universe drags. On November 12, Disney+ will launch its streaming platform in the US, Canada and the Netherlands and, among its offering, the first season of this series. While in Spain we will have to wait until March 31.
We spoke on the phone with its protagonist.
Who is the Mandalorian?
He is a lone gunslinger who lives adventures on the edge of the galaxy, one of those that appears in the famous Star Wars canteen where some play music, others play cards, others make or end a deal… all seem to live outside of the law.
Why have you been so excited to star in this series?
When the creator and director, Jon Favreau, called me, I was really crazy because I, like millions of children, have grown up admiring the Star Wars universe. George Lucas is an icon of our culture, he belongs to our happiest memories, so it didn’t take me half a second to say yes.
What was the first movie you saw in the saga?
I saw the first 3 installments in a movie theater in San Antonio, Texas, when I was very young. My father was a doctor and a die-hard movie buff. He took us to the movies three times a week.
Is that why you became an actor?
Sure, because of him [laughs]. He got me the idea by taking me so much to the movies. I must have been 3 the first time I went. Normal for those images to stay with me, right?
Listening to an actor so beloved in Spain on the other end of the phone is sometimes strange, but other times feels familiar. He speaks Spanish fluently, with some Latin expressions and others in English, but they all come from his soul, because he is one of those who has grown up between the two worlds.
His family left Chile when he wasn’t even a one year old, fleeing from the Pinochet dictatorship. Denmark was their first destination as political refugees, and the US was the country which later welcomed them and saw them grow. Texas, New York, Madrid, Los Angeles, Bogotá, Mexico City, London, Santiago de Chile… all places he likes to call as home.
With your resume and the current situation around you, it is impossible not to wonder about political refugees in general and the Trump wall in particular?
We are all afraid and anxious about the actions that Trump is taking. One tries to understand the historical and political context that we live in, but the only thing that is clear to us is that we're hoping that these are the last steps of a fascist, and the only thing he sells us is fear and lies. What is happening economically and culturally, that we have to live these extremes? We should all have the same rights because we all have the same needs.
How would you define Trump?
If ego were an image that would be Trump. This is their politics inside and outside of the US, and it's very disheartening not knowing yet who will win, the good guys or the bad guys. How am I going to feel safe with a person who doesn’t want to help others when they have the power to do so?
Do you think he will last long in power?
I don’t know, nor are the limits or the ethics of politics that should maintain the balance in society very clear. It scares me to see the truth die, because the truth is worth less every day. This is why we are so lost.
Pedro Pascal doesn't want to continue talking about politics. He says he would understand perfectly if someone told him that he was getting where they were not called, so we changed third.
As the protagonist of Narcos, let’s talk about drugs. In Europe, many think that legalizing them would end drug trafficking. Do you agree?
Drugs are a recurring theme for fiction because they portray a society, culture and intrigue that occurs around them because they are illegal.
And what do you think?
…What can I tell you, since my genes are of very liberal and left-wing blood, okay?
And he laughs. Caught the hint, there is no choice but to talk about cinema and after climate change.
Is the power of the Latin entertainment sector in the US appear to be true?
Yes, because the Latino public is getting better and better, so the Latin marketing and industry is also getting very strong. In this sense, Hollywood and cinema are lagging behind and should adapt to the new times, as streaming platforms do. These new avenues of entertainment do reflect reality by telling stories that represent the Latino public. After all, it's just another business.
How do you imagine the planet in 2050, if we continue to take care of it so little?
What scientists have been spreading for years must be put into practice. It is the least we can do if we want to save our home for future generations. It is also important that governments and those in power enforce these rules. As long as no action is taken, we will continue to oscillate between fear and hope.
Are you an activist?
My contribution, in addition to the small and necessary daily gestures, is not having children [laughs] …
Seriously? There is a current that encourages not having offspring so as not to end the planet’s resources. You are one of them?
[More laughter]… Well, I don’t agree with applying measures to control the birth rate because having a child is a very emotional need, so I fully understand parents because, I am Uncle Pedro, by the way. I have ten nephews and I assure you that without them I could not live. If we do things well, it is positive that people can continue to have families…
And he starts laughing as he shares a reflection, “pathetic”, as he says: “As I'm still single and childless, I can afford to drink water from a plastic bottle without feeling horrible, right?”
Looking forward to seeing him in The Mandalorian and next June in theaters in Wonder Woman 1984, we say goodbye to Pascal with one last question that we hope will bring you good proposals.
Pedro, when are you coming to work in Spain?
Please, I’m looking forward to being invited! Put it in big letters, that I would love to work in Spain! As soon as I can, I will escape and come to see you.