Vanessa Kirby recently shared a humorous glimpse into her co-star Pedro Pascal’s mood on the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, highlighting what she fondly calls his Pedro Pascal snappy turtle behavior. During filming of promotional scenes, Kirby noticed that Pascal’s usually upbeat nature changes under the pressure of long shoot days.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights Into Their On-Set Dynamics
In a recent joint interview on The Spill podcast, Kirby and Pascal discussed surprising traits they discovered about each other while working on the film. Pascal admitted,
“Yes, I’m a grump! I’m a grump — it doesn’t make me a bad person!”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
Kirby elaborated that Pascal keeps a constant smile going for much of the day, but around 6 p.m., especially when shoots stretch longer than planned, his patience wears thin. She noted,
“He never stops smiling! And at about, I would say, 6 p.m., if we go into overtime, then he gets a little bit snappy. A bit cranky.”
—Vanessa Kirby, Actress
Pascal explained that the extended filming days of promotional content were demanding. He recalled how both Kirby and co-star Joseph Quinn often expressed fatigue, which sometimes triggered Pascal’s protective instincts. He shared,
“She’s pregnant, the whole thing… They get me all worked up. They get me all worked up, and my protective vibes get going.”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
How Their Creative Process Led to Some Snappy Moments
Pascal revealed that while he aimed to finish quickly on set, Kirby and Quinn tended to want to experiment with different approaches to scenes. He remembered,
“And then the two of them [Vanessa and Joseph] are like: ‘Oh, why don’t we try it like this? Why don’t we try it like that?”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
Kirby laughed and added a playful explanation for Pascal’s response:
“And then he turns into a snappy turtle.”
—Vanessa Kirby, Actress
Sharing a lighthearted anecdote, Pascal recalled a moment when Kirby reprimanded his mood shift, saying,
“And you said: ‘Don’t get snappy with me!’”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
What This Means for Their Collaboration and the Film
This candid exchange reveals the human side behind the special-effects-heavy production and the strong rapport between the cast members. Understanding Pascal’s snappy turtle tendencies during long days offers fans a relatable look at the challenges actors face during intense shoots. As Kirby confirmed, these moments are brief and often quickly resolved, highlighting a collaborative spirit.
With Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn bringing both professionalism and personality to their roles, The Fantastic Four: First Steps benefits from the chemistry forged through these behind-the-scenes experiences. Fans can anticipate a film enriched by this authentic camaraderie when it hits screens.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why is Pedro Pascal so loved?
A. Pascal is firm in his opinions and openly shares them on various social issues, like trans rights. He strongly supports the trans community and often takes his sister, Lux Pascal, to public events and red carpets.
Q. Can Pedro Pascal have kids?
A. He isn’t married, has no children, and has no plans to become a parent. However, the actor often portrays fatherly roles in films. Fans have created an online persona for him based on this. Pascal knows about it and even enjoys playing along with that image.
Q. Does Pedro Pascal support LGBTQ?
A. Pedro Pascal has used Instagram to show his backing for young people in the LGBTQ+ community.
Q. Why is Pedro Pascal a babygirl?
A. “Babygirl” is now commonly used to describe Hollywood male celebrities or fictional male characters who are middle-aged. This term refers to men with a softer and more vulnerable aura. Since it’s used for people like Mescal and Pascal, many also see it as implying attractiveness.
