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Let’s settle this once and for all: Is Pedro Pascal hot, or is he just Hollywood-hyped? Whether you know him as the helmeted bounty hunter, Din Djarin, in The Mandalorian or the emotionally tortured survivor, Joel Miller, in The Last of Us, there’s no denying that Pedro Pascal has become one of the most talked-about men in entertainment—and yes, fashion too. But do you find him hot?
Pascal—born in Chile and raised in the U.S.—has been working steadily in film and TV for years. His big break came in 2014 as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones—a Prince who oozed confidence, danger, and sex appeal. From there, he gained further fame as DEA agent Javier Peña in Netflix’s Narcos and as the charming but shady Maxwell Lord in Wonder Woman 1984. He also played the role of Javi Gutierrez in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022).
In recent years, he’s reached full-blown leading man status. In HBO’s The Last of Us, his gritty, complex performance as Joel earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award, plus Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. And don’t forget The Mandalorian, where he plays a soft-spoken bounty hunter hiding behind a mask—and still manages to melt fans across the galaxy.
His star keeps rising. Pascal recently appeared in Gladiator II; he’s also set to appear in Ari Aster’s mysterious contemporary Western Eddington, and the highly anticipated Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu. He’s also starring in The Fantastic Four: First Steps as Reed Richards and in Materialists, a romantic comedy directed by Past Lives filmmaker Celine Song. So yeah—he’s busy, and Hollywood can’t get enough of him.
But being hot isn’t just about acting chops and looks. Pedro’s fashion game has been turning heads, too. At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, he showed up in a sleeveless Calvin Klein tunic that sent the internet into a frenzy. It was part of a larger “fashion daddy” red carpet trend, and Pascal wore it like a man born to break necks and gender norms.
#PEDROPASCAL : look at my A-Lister (at cannes). pic.twitter.com/xVTrb9nDgq
— alos (@alossstar) May 17, 2025
Yes. Please. 😌 #PEDROPASCAL pic.twitter.com/fHK7AgNhFO
— Carl ‘Carlos’ Scott (@realcarlscott) May 17, 2025
Enter: the Zaddy discourse. Yes, the internet has officially dubbed Pedro Pascal a Zaddy—a title reserved for mature men who exude confidence, sex appeal, and effortless style. With his signature mustache, sleepy eyes, and calm, gravelly voice, Pascal checks all the boxes. And he’s been embracing it, often playfully referring to his own “daddy” status in interviews and social media.
Styled by Julie Ragolia, he’s rocked looks from Prada, Bottega Veneta, and Gucci, leaning into bold textures and rich color palettes that reflect both his Chilean heritage and personal flair. Whether he’s flashing his forearms or smirking on a red carpet, Pascal isn’t just wearing clothes—he’s wearing confidence.
Pedro #CANNES do no wrong — and the red carpet agrees 😍#PedroPascal attends the #Eddington red carpet at the 78th annual #CannesFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/ASNtGqF5rd
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) May 16, 2025
But Pedro Pascal isn’t just lighting up screens—he’s also using his fame to support real-world causes. In 2025, he made headlines for wearing a “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt—designed by Conner Ives—on the red carpet, with proceeds going to Trans Lifeline, a nonprofit supporting trans people in crisis. The campaign has raised tens of thousands of dollars so far. Pascal has also publicly supported immigrant rights, referencing his own Chilean refugee roots, and has encouraged donations to humanitarian groups like Doctors Without Borders. Clearly, a Zaddy with a heart.
Adam4Adam blog readers: is Pedro Pascal hot in your book? Is he your type of sexy? Do the mustache, calm demeanor, and smoldering style get you going, or do you find yourself unmoved by the Pedro Pascal hype?
Having said all that, we want to know what you think. Is Pedro Pascal the Zaddy of the decade—or just not your cup of tea? Drop your thoughts in the comments section down below.
No, Pedro is not hot at all to me. I’m not attracted to skinny dudes. Lean toward heavier guys. Never heard of him before as far as his work so I’m definitely unmoved by him.
Yes he is hot and sexy
I’m far from being an Adonis, but, Wilson Cruz would be an ideal Zaddy bottom for me. ‘Nuf said.
Doesn’t “zaddy” mean an older man who is paying for sex?
He’s certainly better-looking than most male celebrities who are hyped as sex symbols these days.
better-than-some-worse-than-others? Six-of-one-Half-dozen-of-the-other? interchangeable? It’s all good depending of availability?
Never heard of him and never seen him in any movie / TV show. Not to judge, but he wouldn’t stand out in a crowd…to me at least.
what’s a ZADDY, honey?
I enjoy his work. The sleeveless look attracted attention and drew headlines. My own opinion is it looks out of place for something like Cannes. Having said that, the rules seem to be changing. I find guys who go for a more classic look to be hot versus standing out because of what one is wearing. I do not find him hot, however; I do think he’s talented.
He’s okay, but nothing great. I’ve seen everyday guys on the street and construction workers that were hotter.
Hot? Not so much. In fact, not at all. We all have our preferences.
No, I wouldn’t say so, really.
NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not.
That mustache needs to go.
YEAH – I VOTE YES 🙂 He’s attractive and has a handsome face and nice body. Not 10/10 but DEF hot and anyone that would kick him outa bed has some issues 🙂
don’t know who that is; not bothering to google him. not sure the attraction at all.
Hotness does not come from looks alone. It comes from inside and radiates outward. True hotness comes from the self-confidence of having well-balanced energy and lots of appreciation, but also modesty.
Well said!
My first time ever seeing him was on SNL a couple years ago. I didn’t know who he was, but I saw the cuteness, but not really the hotness. But, he is looking more handsome than ever now. Looks like he is hitting the gym, too.
Prior to the release of that awful Gladiator II when the principals were doing their press junkets, I had no idea Pedro Pascal existed. He apppears to have presence on screen; at least for what I saw in Gladiator II, and I’ve read he’s a good actor. Sexy? Not at all. Presence? Maybe so. He does not look good in the black sleeveless top. Very few men look good in that particular cut of the sleeveless top.
Different guys are attractive, or not, to other men. It’s great there’s variety.
For me, he’s a decent looking, well-put-together guy, but not one that causes a twinge in my shorts.
There’s no A4A mention of the recent death of long-time porn star, Colton Ford. While he’d not be hot for every guy of course, his works definitely caused a twinge on this end.
Not really my cup o’ tea. My hot Mexican stud is Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
oh to all the folks asking what zaddy means – visit Urban Dictionary if you don’t understand references.
I’ve never seen Pedro in a movie and never heard of him before, but I think he’s hot. Of course many people his age are hot when you reach my age (66).