“There are things that you have to let go of”: Pedro Pascal May Not be Playing The Mandalorian for Long
Pedro Pascal may not be the man behind the mask in The Mandalorian anymore.
Over the past few years, Pedro Pascal has become a prominent name in the realm of Television. Starring in popular shows ranging from Game of Thrones and Narcos to The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, he has earned praise and acclaim for his exceptional performances. However, the continuous transition from one project to another seemed to have taken a toll on the actor, as he shared on The Hollywood Reporter’s Actors Roundtable.
While sharing some behind-the-scenes details from his Disney+ show, he expressed the challenges and exhaustion that come with juggling multiple projects simultaneously, leading to speculation that he might not continue to be the man behind the mask in The Mandalorian.
Pedro Pascal on His Exhausting Role in The Mandalorian
Pedro Pascal took on the role of Din Djarin, aka The Mandalorian in the Disney+ show in 2019. He has reprised his role in three seasons and is also expected to return in the fourth season of the show as well. However, during The Hollywood Reporter’s Actors Roundtable discussion, he revealed how exhausting putting on the suit can be and how it impacted his body. He said,
“There was an extended amount of experimentation, being in the suit for a lot of it, and frankly, my body wasn’t up for the task as far as, like, the four months of it.”
He also shared that while he was in the suit for a “significant amount” of time, the makers figured a way around it by having a stunt double in the suit, and Pascal had to do the voice-over. He shared that it also gave him the opportunity and time for other projects.
Talking about someone else embodying the character of Din Djarin in The Mandalorian, he said, “I think that there are things that you have to let go of in terms of what can be an OCD level of attention to detail.” While it has been doing great, his absence from the set has led to assumptions that Pascal might not return to the show.
Considering his busy schedule ahead, which includes The Last of Us Season 2 and numerous movies, the actor could opt out of returning to The Mandalorian. While no such claims have been made, the studio might be considering a permanent resolution to the situation, prominently leading to the recasting of the character.
Fans Might Also Not See Din Djarin’s Face in Season 4
The Mandalorian season 1 and season 2 do feature some instances where the character takes his helmet off. However, with Pedro Pascal’s role being “mostly a voice-over gig for Season 3,” reports now suggest that this trend might continue for the show’s next season as well.
Not only does he have a busy schedule, but Pascal is also rumored to join the MCU as Mr. Fantastic. If he lands the role, it would only limit his presence in the series and it is assumed to have a potential impact on the series creatively.
The first two seasons featured some key moments with unmasked Din Djarin, and these moments helped to add depth and emotion to the narrative, particularly during the rescue of Grogu and their heartfelt farewell. Fan complaints about the character’s strict adherence to not removing the helmet have also circulated. While nothing is certain, it is speculated that it could eventually lead to a recasting.
