Actor Pedro Pascal has expressed his deep appreciation for the band The Cure during a BBC interview while promoting his latest film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Pascal revealed his affection for the goth rock icons, highlighting their song “Just Like Heaven” from 1987 as a personal favorite he wishes would be played more often on the radio.
Reflecting on His Goth Club Experiences and Early Influences
During the same interview, Pascal was asked if he ever experienced a goth phase. He admitted that he never fully embraced the style, saying,
I didn’t. I wish I had, I guess I just didn’t have the courage to
—Pedro Pascal. He described himself as more of a theatre enthusiast while recalling his school environment, where many of the Visual Arts students adopted goth fashion, including mascara and fingernail polish. Pascal shared a vivid memory of his first visit to a goth club at age 16, where he and a friend danced to The Cure’s music, saying,
I was like a little theatre nerd. But I went to a school (where) all the Visual Arts kids, they all sported that look. The mascara and fingernail polish. My first club that I went to was a goth club, it was like a 16 and over night, and I went with my friend and we danced. We danced to The Cure
—Pedro Pascal.
Recent Public Displays of His Connection to The Cure
Pascal’s admiration for The Cure is well known beyond interviews. In November of last year, while filming in the United Kingdom, he was spotted alongside co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach attending The Cure’s concert at the Troxy in London, where the pair enjoyed the band’s live performance. Pascal later shared a video on Instagram of The Cure playing their 1989 track “Plainview,” captioning it with the song’s lyrics:
Sometimes you make me feel/ Like I’m living at the edge of the world/ Like I’m living at the edge of the world / ‘It’s just the way I smile,’ you said
—Pedro Pascal.
Showing His Fandom at High-Profile Events
Most recently, Pascal demonstrated his enthusiasm for the band by wearing a T-shirt featuring the cover art for The Cure’s song “Boys Don’t Cry” during the London premiere of the West End production Evita. This public choice of clothing highlights his ongoing connection and fondness for the band’s legacy and iconic imagery.
Additional Personal Insights from Pedro Pascal
Beyond his musical tastes, Pedro Pascal has shared other aspects of his life and career, revealing that he once considered leaving acting to pursue nursing. He also mentioned that after the 2020 film Wonder Woman 1984, where he appeared clean-shaven, he has preferred to keep facial hair in subsequent roles because the shaved look bothered him.
Pascal’s Enduring Bond with Goth Culture and Music
Pedro Pascal’s openness about his affection for The Cure and memories of goth club nights illustrate the lasting impact the band has had on his life and style. His ongoing public displays of fandom reinforce the cultural significance of the band while providing fans with a glimpse into the personal interests that inspire him beyond his acting career.
