Pedro Pascal on working simultaneously on THE LAST OF US and THE MANDALORIAN, calling it “the best double dip I could imagine” if(typeof ez_ad_units != ‘undefined’){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],’geektyrant_com-box-3′,’ezslot_17′,112,’0′,’0′])};__ez_fad_position(‘div-gpt-ad-geektyrant_com-box-3-0’);

One of the biggest names in Hollywood right now is the actor Peter Pascalin which we have seen game of Throneswho now plays the bounty hunter from Star Wars The Mandalorianand is heading towards what many are calling the biggest video game adaptation ever, in the series The Last of Uswhich stands for HBO.

As for how the actor decided to take on the latest role during his ongoing Disney+ series, he told THR that when the co-creator Craig Mazin sent him the The Last of Us script, he wanted the part so badly that it literally scared him that it might not work. Playing a warrior protecting a special young ward on a journey through a dangerous fantasy landscape on a prestige TV show sounded great. The only potential drawback was that he was already doing it.

Pascal was also aware of the comparison, but it did not deter his interest. He explained:

“It definitely occurred to me. Like me [got familiar with the game]I’ve noticed that there are so many things I’ve seen that reference visually or thematically The Last of Us. Like it [the 2017 X-Men movie] Logano. And yes, the trope has been used in so many different ways that you can go back to it [the manga series] Lone wolf and puppyYou can go to Paper moon. But for how long Mandalorian And The Last of Us existing in the immediate vicinity, for me, is the best double dive I could imagine.

However, the actor had to get permission from Mandalorian producers, who “very generously” allowed him to work on a rival company’s project. The situation was probably helped by the fact that his Star Wars the character is physically played by more than one actor, allowing Pascal to simply dub the dialogue in post-production. He explained:

“[Producers] Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni creatively don’t limit themselves to the way things are normally done. We improvised making me available for whatever they need. I hesitate to reveal anything because I don’t want any plot surprises spoiled.

It’s a tricky dance that the stars of such high-profile, secretive shows have to do as they try to promote, but without revealing spoilers about the series. I think it’s great that Pascal didn’t have to give up this role that he was so excited about. It looks like he’s going to do an amazing job and I can’t wait to see both series when they come out.

The Last of Us Season 1 Episode 1 arrives on HBO and HBO Max January 15. The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 1 arrives on Disney+ on March 1. Are you excited about these series?