Pedro Pascal’s Journey from Fired Waiter to Hollywood Star
So, here’s a story that makes you appreciate how far determination can take someone. Pedro Pascal — yes, the same guy you’ve seen as Joel in The Last of Us , Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones , and Javier Peña in Narcos — didn’t start out with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. In fact, before his name was lighting up movie posters, Pedro was working as a waiter in New York… and let’s just say it wasn’t his strong suit. He admits he was fired not once, not twice, but up to ten times from different restaurant jobs. That’s a firing record you almost have to respect.
Back in the 90s, when Pedro was still chasing his acting dream, the city was a tough place to make it. He was going to auditions, getting turned down more often than not, and juggling survival jobs just to pay rent. The restaurant gigs were supposed to keep him afloat, but clearly, his talents were destined for something other than balancing trays and remembering orders.
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During that time, one of his closest friends, actress Sarah Paulson, became a lifeline. She supported him emotionally — and sometimes literally — to make sure he didn’t give up. It was that mix of personal grit and having someone in his corner that kept him from packing up and leaving the industry altogether. His story is one of those reminders that behind every “overnight success” is usually years of near misses, rejection, and resilience.
Fast-forward to today, and it’s almost hard to imagine those struggling years. Pedro’s career is on fire. He’s not only leading HBO’s The Last of Us — which has cemented him as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors — but he’s also starring as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps , one of the year’s most anticipated superhero films. And if that wasn’t enough, he’s appearing in Ari Aster’s Eddington and a romantic comedy called Materialistas . Three big releases, all happening in the same year, is no small feat.
Still, Pedro hasn’t lost his humor about where he came from. In a recent lighthearted radio appearance, he shared these stories about his less-than-stellar waitering past, laughing about it now that the stakes are much higher — and the jobs, thankfully, much better suited to his skills. Even when the conversation turned to The Last of Us , he revealed his nephew wouldn’t watch him in it, which is a surprisingly humble reminder that no matter how famous you get, family can still keep you grounded.
From a guy who couldn’t hold onto a waitstaff position to one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, Pedro Pascal’s journey is proof that failure doesn’t define you — persistence does. And honestly, given how his career’s going now, it’s safe to say nobody’s going to be firing him anytime soon.
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