As anticipation builds for the romantic comedy Materialists, Dakota Johnson has highlighted the special friendship she shares with Pedro Pascal, her co-star in the upcoming film. The pair’s connection, central to Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson friendship in Materialists, has drawn attention ahead of the movie’s June 2025 release.
Developing a Strong Bond On and Off Screen
During a conversation with E! Online, Dakota Johnson spoke about her time working closely with The Last of Us actor, Pedro Pascal. She reflected on their relationship and shared her enjoyment from the collaboration, stating,
“Well, we’re really close friends. So the best part was just hanging out all the time.”
—Dakota Johnson, Actress
Although Materialists marks the first formal on-screen collaboration between the two actors, Johnson revealed that their rapport goes back years. In her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she further described the nature of their friendship, saying,
“Pedro and I were homies, yeah. We actually do hang out all the time, when we’re in the same place.”
—Dakota Johnson, Actress
Moments Beyond the Set
Their camaraderie extends beyond their work on Materialists, with memorable personal stories included among their shared experiences. While visiting The Tonight Show, Johnson responded to a photo of the two at a Stevie Nicks concert, with Pascal humorously wearing her sweater. Explaining, Johnson said,
“He’s wearing my — that’s my sweater. He does that a lot. He takes my clothes. Yeah, he’s like always underdressed — well, I mean like he’s wearing a t-shirt, and it’s cold outside. Not like he forgot his pants.”
—Dakota Johnson, Actress
Anticipation for Materialists and Its Message
Materialists, also featuring Chris Evans in a starring role, is set to arrive in theaters on June 13, 2025. Looking ahead to the film’s impact, Johnson expressed hopes for what audiences might take away from the story, remarking,
“I hope that people just think a little deeper about what their true soul wants and what might be more valuable than actual valuable things.”
—Dakota Johnson, Actress
With Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal’s lively friendship present both on and off set, viewers can expect authentic chemistry when Materialists reaches movie screens next summer. The duo’s dynamic, along with the contributions of fellow cast member Chris Evans, signals a movie experience that aims to resonate beyond surface-level entertainment, potentially encouraging deeper reflection among its audience.
