Pedro Pascal: From Struggling Actor to Superhero Heartthrob at 50

Everyone Wants a Piece of Pedro Pascal

It’s official: Pedro Pascal has entered full-fledged icon territory.

The Chilean-American actor, long adored for his roles in The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, and Game of Thrones, is now leading man material in every sense of the word. At 49, he’s gracing the cover of Vanity Fair’s July/August 2025 issue, reflecting on the strange, surreal experience of becoming a household name and turning 50—both at once.

“Stepping into my 40s felt adult and empowered,” Pascal tells writer Katey Rich Valby. “Fifty felt more vulnerable—much more vulnerable.” Despite the accolades, the fan fervor, and now headlining roles in Materialists and Marvel’s upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Pascal still finds the attention “silly”—and a little overwhelming.

“What a silly thing for a 50-year-old man—to have all this attention,” he muses.

But make no mistake: Pascal is embracing this moment, even as he grapples with the deeply personal. The interview doesn’t shy away from the actor’s emotional depths, from the grief of losing his mother to his refusal to stay silent on social issues. Addressing J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric, Pascal states plainly, “Bullies make me fucking sick.”

The Vanity Fair cover is more than just a celebration of stardom—it’s a snapshot of a man who’s lived, learned, and refuses to coast. Pedro Pascal is proving that vulnerability and strength can coexist, and that real masculinity means being emotionally present, politically vocal, and unapologetically human.

With leading roles ahead and no signs of slowing down, Pedro Pascal is writing a bold new chapter—and he’s letting us read every line.

👉 Read the full feature on Vanity Fair.

📸 Photography by @solvesundsbostudio
Story by @kvalby
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