MCU andStar WarsactorPedro Pascalmay have found his next project. The celebrated writer-director Tony Gilroy is still remembered for his legal thrillerMichael Clayton, but found additional fame in the last decade for leading rewrites ofRogue One: A Star Wars Storyand creating theStar Warsfranchise’s highly acclaimed TV showAndor.
For season 2,Andorgarnered 14 Emmy Awards nominations, including for Outstanding Drama Series. Meanwhile, Pascal’s seriesThe Mandalorian(a disparate branch of theStar Warsfranchise from Gilroy’s work) launched the Disney+ era ofStar Warsand was generally praised by audiences and critics, at least for the first two seasons.
According toDeadline,Pedro Pascal is now in talks to star in Tony Gilroy’s next project followingAndor.Gilroy is set to write and direct Searchlight’s movieBehemoth!,with the only confirmed plot details at this time being that the story follows a cellist.Per Deadline, “While the deal is not closed, sources say Pascal wants to do it and things are headed in the right direction.”
What Starring In Behemoth! Would Mean For Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal’s career has absolutely exploded in recent years,this summer especially proving how he is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood with the consecutive releases ofMaterialists, Eddington, andFantastic Four: First Steps(movies of three very different genres). The second season of Pascal’s hit HBO seriesThe Last of Usalso arrived earlier this year.
The actor is also confirmed to be in two upcomingAvengersmovies andStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.Needless to say, Pascal is very busy, but is still reportedly considering adding Gilroy’s project to the mix. Given Gilroy’s caliber as a writer,this could be yet another successful picture that contributes to the continuous upward trajectory of Pascal’s career.
Our Take On Pedro Pascal Starring In Tony Gilroy’s New Movie
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As a huge fan of bothAndorand Pascal, I am eager to see what comes of this potential new collaboration. Had it not made absolutely no sense for the characters or the canon,it would have been great to see Pascal’sStar Warsperformance within the space of the franchise helmed by Gilroy,characterized by dire stakes and espionage intrigue.
Both Pascal and Gilroy are proven talents who may be testing out a slightly different genre with Behemoth!, but I still expect it to be an intense and compelling story with some markers of a thriller. As such,Pedro Pascaltaking on a thrilling movie penned by Tony Gilroy would likely be a collaboration that would take Hollywood by storm.
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