Pedro Pascal has starred in multiple acclaimed movies and TV shows over the last few years, and will next appear in Ridley Scott's Pascal's best movie and TV show roles have cemented him as a sought-after leading man in Hollywood; this effect is primarily due to his performances in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us. His notoriety from these acclaimed shows made his casting in Gladiator II possible.

However, Gladiator II may be the last time Pascal works on a movie of this kind with a legendary director like Scott for a while, since he has committed the next few years of his career to the major franchises of Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The success of The Mandalorian led to two major Star Wars movie announcements, both of which will likely include Pascal's bounty hunter character. Furthermore, Pascal's star status also led to him being cast as Reed Richards in the MCU's Fantastic Four reboot, meaning he will star in several MCU movies.

Gladiator 2 Could Be Pedro Pascal’s Last Big Movie Outside Star Wars & Marvel For A While

Pascal's Din Djarin Has Become One Of The Most Recognizable Star Wars Characters

After ing The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Din Djarin's role in the New Republic sets him up perfectly to be a key figure in the fight against Grand iral Thrawn, who made his live-action debut in Ahsoka season 1 and is expected to be a major villain in both Ahsoka season 2 and Dave Filoni's untitled Star Wars movie. While Pascal has not yet been confirmed for this future Star Wars film, there's a good possibility he will have a major role as Filoni's movie will likely serve as a major climactic event for the "Mandoverse."

Pedro Pascal Will Be Busy With The Mandalorian And Reed Richards From 2025 Onward

Pascal's Journey As Reed Richards In The MCU Is Just Beginning

Following the success of The Mandalorian, which saw Din Djarin become one of Star Wars' most popular characters, Pascal ed the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Now that he is a part of Disney's other leading franchise as Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic, Pascal will be part of several of the most anticipated superhero movies of the coming years. Pascal's journey as this character will start with 2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the long-awaited debut of Marvel's First Family in the MCU.

Because the Fantastic Four movie is premiering in the middle of the MCU's Multiverse Saga, the group is also expected to have major roles in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which are both practically guaranteed box-office hits. As all these Marvel films are massive productions, Pascal will likely spend the majority of the next few years working on them. When paired with his Star Wars projects, it will be tough for the actor to find the time to work on other standalone movies, making his role in Gladiator II even more exciting.