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We like to believe that Pedro Pascal is capable of doing anything and his filmography supports that. The Chilean-American actor’s mainstream success started in 2014 when he was chosen to portray Oberyn Martell in the fourth season ofGame of Thrones, which is arguably the greatest fantasy television series in history.
The incredible talent of its cast members was one of the many factors that contributed toGame of Thrones‘ success, which will live on in television history. Pascal stood out as one of the series’ most alluring and memorable actors among the many others who appeared on our screens. Fans were in awe of his incredible acting abilities as Martell, also known as the Red Viper.
However, did you know that Pascal’s audition was a total game-changer?
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When Pedro Pascal Nailed it DuringGame of ThronesAudition
Nobody knew thatPedro Pascal‘s performance in that audition would not only land him a spot onGame of Thronesbut would also leave a lasting impression on our hearts.
It is safe to say Pascal nailed his audition for the role of Oberyn Martell, which was nothing short of captivating. What gave him such a firm belief that he was the ideal match to play Red Viper? He once explained to theLA Times:
“He was dangerous. I’m not dangerous, but I have a sharp nose. I will probably be playing bad guys forever because of my face. There was something so s*xy about the character. I loved stepping into that fantasy. One of the things that the creators told me was just by mention of his bisexuality there was a flamboyance the actors started to attribute to the character in their auditions. That never occurred to me. He seemed so male to me.”
As the vengeful Prince Oberyn, Pascal was a standout addition toGame of Thrones, but he also insisted that his on-screen persona had nothing to do with his actual “exterior persona” (perLA Times):
“The fact that he was bisexual had nothing to do with his exterior persona. I loved him as much as [showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss] did, and they saw that. So it didn’t matter that the casting director had never heard of me, HBO had no idea who the … I was. They knew what they wanted and they made it happen.”
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David Benioff Explained Why Pedro Pascal Was The Perfect Fit For Oberyn Martell
David Benioff, the co-showrunner ofGame of Thrones’ eight-season run, cast Pedro Pascal after the actor impressed him during his audition. Oberyn Martell’s character was made more endearing and compelling by Pascal’s charisma and presence, and as a result, he rose to become one of the show’s biggest breakout actors.
In an earlier interview withVariety, Benioff said:
“He [Pedro Pascal] figures out who the character really is and then he portrays that man, scouring off all falsehood. Plus, he’s really f—ing handsome.”
What came to the American writer-producer’s mind when Pedro’s first audition for Oberyn was presented to him? Benioff briefly explained:
“First of all, it was an iPhone selfie audition, which was unusual. And this wasn’t one of the new-fangled iPhones with the fancy cameras. It looked like sh*t; it was shot vertical; the whole thing was very amateurish. Except for the performance, which was intense and believable and just right.”
TheX-Men Origins: Wolverineco-writer has anticipated Pedro’s success in the industry once the makers have seen the entire season. To quote Benioff:
“Once we saw the entire season there was no doubt Pedro was going to be a star. I thought he deserved more recognition, frankly. Was he nominated for any awards? He should have been. But Dan and I were thrilled that we gave Pedro a job that helped his ascent, because he’s an absolute gem of an actor and a man.”
Since 2019, Pascal has played the lead in the Disney+Star WarsseriesThe Mandalorianand reprised the role in last year’sThe Book of Boba Fett. Also, he has starred as Joel Miller in the HBO drama seriesThe Last of Ussince 2023, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Source-LA Times;Variety
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