MUMBAI: Pedro Pascal is the internet's latest sweetheart! Not just he is the 'national crush' but also a global crush, who has been winning over people one appearance at a time. From his performances to his kindness on the various blue carpets he has walked on this year, Pedro is in his unstoppable era. In the year 2025, José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal is not just in the spotlight, in fact, he is the spotlight. And while the internet is also having fun with 'Pedro is everywhere' memes, we know that we are not complaining! Here's why 2025 belongs to Mr. Pascal!
Winning hearts as Harry in Materialists
Celine Song's rom com Materialists released this year and left everyone swooning over filthy rich and well dressed Harry Castillo. As the matchmakers in the film called him, Pedro's 'unicorn' portrayal made girls across the globe fall in love with him all over him. Instantly, his charisma slid into every group chat.
Devastating performance in The Last of Us
Returning as Joel Miller in HBO’s The Last of Us, Pedro brought even more emotional depth, guilt, and vulnerability to the role. As the story ventures into darker, riskier territory from the games, Pascal delivers some of his most gut-wrenching acting to date. With his heart-wrenching finale, internet was left broken for days!
Mr. Fantastic Just Got Cool
In 2025, Pedro officially joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Reed Richards in Fantastic Four. Known as Marvel’s smartest man alive, the character has often been portrayed as a bit stiff—but not anymore. With Pascal at the helm, Reed has heart, charisma, and emotional weight. Fans finally believe in the Fantastic Four’s future—and Pedro is leading it. Don't miss Pedro in action on July 25 as the film hits Indian theatres in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
He’s Front and Center in Avengers: Doomsday
With Fantastic Four as his MCU debut, Pedro’s Reed Richards is also set to play a major role in Avengers: Doomsday, the epic culmination of the current saga. As the multiverse collapses and timelines unravel, it’s Mr. Fantastic who may hold it all together. Pascal is now a cornerstone of the biggest franchise in the world—no big deal.
Still the Internet’s Undisputed Daddy
Let’s be real—Pedro Pascal is a full-blown internet phenomenon. The “daddy” memes, his iconic interviews, the fan edits, the thirst tweets—none of it has died down. In fact, 2025 just added fuel to the fire. Whether he’s tearing your heart out in The Last of Us or charming his way through press tours, Pedro Pascal remains effortlessly lovable, meme-able, and magnetic.
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