Pedro Pascal Wants To Play Iconic Serial Killer Hannibal Lecter Role in Future

Pedro Pascal, recognized for his exceptional roles in renowned television productions, recently disclosed an unanticipated coveted part: Hannibal Lecter. In a recent conversation with fellow cast member Dakota Johnson, The Materialists actor expressed his deep interest in the legendary character.

Pedro Pascal reveals Hannibal Lecter is his dream role

Pedro Pascal expressed his interest in portraying Hannibal Lecter during a quick-fire interview with Dakota Johnson for Vogue. While he didn’t disclose specific reasons, the 50-year-old HBO star chuckled along with Johnson, who found the response entertaining as well.

Furthermore, Pascal mentioned that if not acting, he would have enjoyed instructing, and the actress from The Lost Daughter humorously asked, “What would you teach? How to play hard-to-get?” To this, Pedro jokingly replied, “Indeed. I’d be teaching ‘Playing Hard-to-Get 101.’

As fans rejoice in the seamless camaraderie between Pascal and Johnson, they appreciate the raw portrayals of one another. One fan on YouTube remarked, “It’s clear they are good friends; their playful banter, teasing each other, and infectious laughter were terrific. Pedro is full of energy and extremely friendly.

Discussing Pedro Pascal expressing his desire to portray Hannibal one day brings a smile to my face.

As a passionate admirer speaking, although it’s not yet confirmed that Pascal will embody Hannibal Lecter, fans can anticipate seeing him shine in various forthcoming projects. One such project is A24’s modern love story, Materialists, which is set to premiere in theaters on June 13th.

Prior to its debut, Celine Song’s fresh perspective on contemporary romance has garnered widespread acclaim. In this film, we see a love triangle unfold among the characters played by Chris Evans as John, Dakota Johnson as Lucy, and Pedro Pascal as Harry Castillo.

Apart from that, he’s set to feature in Marvel’s forthcoming film titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” slated for a July release. Furthermore, you can expect him in two significant projects coming up next year: “The Mandalorian and Grogu” and “Avengers: Doomsday.

Apart from his role in other projects, Pascal is additionally appearing in the A24 western drama titled Eddington. This Emmy-nominated actor shared screen time with Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler in this film. The movie, showcased at the 2025 Cannes Festival, presents a tumultuous narrative unfolding amidst a pandemic backdrop.

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2025-06-12 16:40