Lux Pascal, Pedro Pascal’s trans brother who now identifies as female, has expressed a strong desire to play the iconic Marvel character Jean Grey. Known previously as Lucas Balmaceda, Lux recently starred in Netflix’s Miss Carbón, portraying a trans woman who became the first female coal miner in Río Turbio, Argentina. Lux’s ambition extends beyond this role, aiming to enter the X-Men universe.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lux shared a deep connection with Jean Grey, highlighting both a physical and mental bond with the character’s transformation into Phoenix.
“I feel so connected to her, both physically and mentally, and how she becomes Phoenix because she’s corrupted by the world,”
—Lux Pascal, Actor
Exploring Roles Beyond the Mutant Universe
Lux also expressed interest in branching out into horror and fantasy genres. Among these aspirations is a wish to portray an elf in The Lord of the Rings franchise.
“I would really love to kill as an elf.”
—Lux Pascal, Actor
Hoping for a Screen Reunion with Pedro Pascal
Having appeared alongside Pedro Pascal in the series Narcos, Lux hopes to collaborate with her brother again. She reflects fondly on their conversations and shared dreams about acting during their childhood and young adulthood.
“It would be beautiful to finally engage in the conversations we would have when I was a kid and he was a young adult, and we were both dreaming about movies. I would love that,”
—Lux Pascal, Actor
Upcoming Marvel Projects and the Future of the X-Men
Pedro Pascal is set to star as Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, in Marvel’s Fantastic Four, releasing on July 25. Meanwhile, Kevin Feige has confirmed that the new X-Men saga will begin after the Secret Wars event, ushering in a new generation of mutants. Additionally, characters and actors from the previous Fox Marvel universe are confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, signaling a continuation of the interconnected storylines.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does Pedro Pascal have a condition?
A. It’s easy to think that the Chilean actor is always confident, but Pascal revealed he’s human like us and sometimes deals with anxiety.
Q. Can Pedro Pascal have kids?
A. The actor is not married and has no children, nor does he plan to become a parent. However, he often plays characters who act as father figures in movies. His fans have created a whole online persona around this aspect of his roles.
