Pedro Pascal, named one of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Men of the Year, recently shared his difficulties with being completely clean-shaven. During a conversation on LADbible’s Agree to Disagree series, he revealed that shaving off all his facial hair has never been an easy look for him, describing it as something he strongly dislikes.
Pascal explained,
I grow such s— facial hair,
and added,
But if I were to shave it all off, I really look very [awful]. Strongly disagree with a clean-shaven me.
Challenges With Clean-Shaven Roles in Film
The actor expressed particular dissatisfaction with his clean-shaven portrayal of Maxwell Lord in the 2020 film Wonder Woman 1984. Pascal admitted that he was shocked by how he looked without his usual facial hair and was reluctant to ever adopt that look again unless absolutely required.
He said,
I was so appalled by the way I look in Wonder Woman 1984,
and added,
I loved the movie, but I was so appalled by the way that I looked that I never have gone back — unless it were completely necessary,
Collaboration on Appearance for Upcoming Fantastic Four Role
Looking ahead to his role as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Pascal mentioned that the decision about facial appearance was a collaborative process. He stated that if the filmmakers had insisted on him being clean-shaven, he would have complied.
He said,
If they asked me to be clean-shaven for Fantastic Four and insisted, then I would’ve done it,
emphasizing the teamwork involved in creating the film‘s visual style. Known for roles in Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us, Pascal’s latest character fits the retrofuturist 1960s setting of the Marvel multiverse.
Handling the Pressure of High-Expectation Projects
Reflecting on his career, Pascal described the pressure of stepping into widely beloved franchises and properties. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, he detailed how overwhelming it can feel to meet fan expectations while remaining true to himself.
He shared,
I relied on the people that I was around to hold me to the experience and help get me through it. Stepping into something like Game of Thrones and then going into the early days of Netflix with Narcos and then Star Wars and the world of video games with The Last of Us, each time I’ve felt like I couldn’t top how intimidating the last one was. They’re all scary because you really want to make people happy, especially if it’s something that’s widely known with particular expectations around it because you want those expectations to be met. You also want to be authentic to yourself so that it can be the best that it can be for anybody who wants to be entertained by a story and travel with us into this world.
Upcoming Release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, featuring Pascal as Reed Richards, is set to debut in theaters on Friday, July 25. The film explores a parallel 1960s world within the Marvel multiverse, continuing the actor’s record of taking on iconic and demanding roles.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why is Pedro Pascal so loved?
A. Meloni chuckles but is serious: “We admire him for his political views. He uses his platform as an actor to address the genocide in Gaza, the rise of fascism, and the reduction of LGBTQ+ rights. We also appreciate his expression of masculinity.”
Q. Can Pedro Pascal have kids?
A. The actor is single, has no kids, and doesn’t want to be a parent, yet he often acts as a father figure. Fans have created an online image around this, and Pascal knows about it and completely embraces it.
Q. Does Pedro Pascal support LGBTQ?
A. Pedro Pascal used Instagram to show his encouragement for young people in the LGBTQ+ community.
Q. Why is Pedro Pascal a babygirl?
A. The term “babygirl” is now often used for male celebrities in Hollywood or older male characters in stories. Nowadays, “babygirl” describes a man who has a softer and more vulnerable energy. Since it’s used for people like Mescal and Pascal, many also see it as describing someone attractive.
