Pedro Pascal Shares His Reaction To Being Cast As The Mandalorian

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Pedro Pascal shares his initial and honest reaction to being cast as the titular character in The Mandalorian. Pascal made his debut as Din Djarin in November 2019 with the premiere of the Star Wars series which has now become a global phenomenon. The bounty-hunter-turned-father has since returned for 2 seasons — and a half, with a notable appearance in the latter 3 episodes of The Book of Boba Fett — and has a season 3 on the way, which is set to premiere in February 2023.

Pascal, also known for his roles in Narcos, Game of Thrones, and most recently The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, has since brought an incredible performance and captivating presence to the character of Din. One of his most notable acting moments amongst Mandalorian audiences is when Din was forced to remove his helmet in front of others for the first time since he was a child in «Chapter 15: The Believer.» Pascal was able to pull off a performance that convinced viewers he truly hadn't shown his face to someone using only limited dialogue and subtle mannerisms, such as eye contact and calculated breaths. His overall embodiment of Din with the use of both his body and his voice have provided the character with a swagger and humbleness that has made him more and more interesting and beloved to viewers.

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Now, Pascal shares the story of how he reacted to learning he would play the masked gunslinger. Though it's a story he's told many times before, the actor goes in-depth with Vanity Fair on exactly what occurred the moment he was told he was going to be the Mandalorian. After a day full of wall-to-wall concept art, driving to Manhattan Beach studios, and even trying on the