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Pedro Pascal has marked his name in some of the most critically acclaimed projects over the years, includingGame of Thrones,The Mandalorian,and the recentThe Last of Us.But the show which showcased Pascal’s skill as a masterful actor was the seriesNarcos.
Although the series may not have an immense fan following like Netflix’s other shows, likeStranger Things,it is considered among the best shows that the platform has released. However, after three successful seasons of the show, Pedro Pascal decided to quit the Netflix classic for safety issues.
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Pedro Pascal left Netflix’sNarcosfor safety issues
Pedro Pascalhas cemented his name among some of the best actors working in the realm of TV shows. But the show which showcased his abilities as an accomplished actor was Netflix’s critically acclaimedNarcos. But the actor eventually decided to leave the Netflix show after a run of three seasons after the murder of their fellow crew member.
In 2017, Carlos Muñoz Portal was scouting a location for the next season ofNarcos, but Portal found himself in a tragic incident. According to reports byTMZ, the dead body of Portal was discovered in a remote location near the Hidalgo state border. This tragedy immediately alerted Pedro Pascal, who stated that the filming shouldn’t start for the series before ensuring total security for the crew members. He went on to state,
“We can’t do it if it’s not safe, We’re talking about lives. If they want to do it, then they’ll figure it out in a safe way.”
At the time Pablo Escober’s brother Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria sent a chilling message to Netflix after the murder of Portal and said that he would“close their little show down”. And as a result of all these reasons, Pedro Pascal decided to leave the show for good.
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Netflix decided to continue the show despite the tragedy
Despite the safety issues and the murder of Carlos Muñoz Portal, Netflix continued to film the upcoming seasons of their show. They also scrapped their ideas for the fourth season of the critically acclaimed show and moved forward with a new spin-offNarcos: Mexico, which focused on the Juarez cartel in Mexico.
The new spin-off witnessed an all-new star cast with a few familiar faces from the original show, but without Pedro Pascal, who didn’t return for the spin-off. At the time, Netflix also shared condolences to the family of Portal after his tragic death. Netflix added,
“We are aware of the passing of Carlos Muñoz Portal, a well-respected location scout, and send our condolences to his family.”
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Although fans were saddened by the exclusion of Pedro Pascal from the cult classic, his exit from the show eventually became a blessing in disguise. Since then, the actor has starred in many critically acclaimed projects and is currently a part of the ongoing showThe Last of Us,which has garnered immense love from both fans and critics.
Narcosis available to stream on Netflix
Source:TMZ
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
