‘I Was Appalled’ Pedro Pascal Reveals Major Physical Change He Made After Wonder Woman 1984

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Summary

  • Pascal’s lack of facial hair in Wonder Woman 1984 had a negative impact on him.
  • Pascal’s portrayal of the character led him to avoid being clean-shaven due to physical appearance.
  • Despite the facial hair issue, Pascal’s roles in The Fantastic Four and Avengers are highly anticipated.

Currently, Pedro Pascal is making waves in the entertainment industry, gracing both movies and TV series as his career soars to new heights. To many, he’s more than just a heartthrob; he’s an immensely talented actor whose upcoming role as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps is causing quite the buzz.

In fact, his involvement in “Wonder Woman 1984” didn’t go as planned for him. This wasn’t because of his acting or the movie’s overall quality, but rather, it was connected to how his character, Maxwell Lord, was presented within the film itself.

In the thrilling superhero sequel I starred in last year, I had the unforgettable opportunity to square off against Gal Gadot’s legendary superheroine. The film premiered both in cinemas and on HBO Max at the same time, with my character’s portrayal necessitating a clean-shaven look – quite a shift for me, as you might have noticed if you’re a fan. I recently shared with Variety that this new look was primarily due to my role in Wonder Woman 1984.

Pascal commented that he grows such poor facial hair, but if he were to shave it entirely, he would look quite terrible.” He strongly disagrees with the idea of a clean-shaven him. He was deeply disappointed by his appearance in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’. Despite loving the movie, he has avoided rewatching it unless absolutely necessary.

Generally, Pascal is usually seen with a beard in most of his significant roles, such as those on Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us. This facial hair has been a common feature throughout these appearances, making it noticeable when he didn’t have a beard in Wonder Woman 1984. However, for his upcoming role as Mr. Fantastic in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Pascal will be sporting a beard. Interestingly, he mentioned that the possibility of being clean-shaven wouldn’t have deterred him from taking on the role, but the decision regarding their looks in the film was made collaboratively. In his own words, “If they had required me to be clean-shaven for Fantastic Four and enforced it, I would have done it. But the process of creating our looks for the movie was a collaborative one.

In my humble opinion, Pascal’s clean-shaven look didn’t hinder the captivating allure of “Wonder Woman 1984”. Despite most cinemas being closed worldwide due to a global pandemic, this film managed to rake in an astounding $169 million globally. It even held the title as the top streaming film of 2020 on HBO Max, showcasing that audiences were eagerly anticipating the continuation of Wonder Woman’s tale. As we look forward to her return within James Gunn’s DC Universe, it’s worth noting that Gal Gadot will not be reprising the role as Wonder Woman is being recast for future adventures.

First Steps. He’s already been confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, and it looks like he’ll be part of Avengers: Secret Wars too. Here’s hoping Pascal likes his look in Marvel better than in Wonder Woman 1984, and won’t feel compelled to change it again.

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2025-07-23 14:04