"People get so butthurt about this kind of stuff, but who cares?" Pascal wondered. Pedro Pascal Answer Kids' Mandalorian Questions in Adorable Q&A That's how Shonda Rhimes - who famously employed color-bind casting for "Grey's Anatomy," too - filled "Bridgerton" with such diversity, and its how Steve Toussaint came to portray Corlys Velaryon on "House of the Dragon," and how Idris Elba portrayed Roland Deschain in "The Dark Tower" - but the less said about that abomination of a film, the better. "Especially if it’s an IP we’re familiar with or a book."
"I think that the change is really important and that the best way to continue representation is just casting a person into a role that isn’t limiting a character to racial identity," he told Variety.
Pascal thinks all these "butthurt" critics just need to get over it. There has, of course, been even greater outcry for the color-blind casting that led to Halle Bailey being cast as "The Little Mermaid," Rege-Jean Page in "Bridgerton" and just about the entire cast of "Hamilton," among many others. Not only is his own Joel not white like his video-game counterpart in "The Last of Us," his daughter Sarah was portrayed by Black actress Nico Parker. While Pascal has been praised for his work on the small screen, one of his genre projects has also fallen victim to the common cry about its color-blind casting. The Last of Us Creators Confirm Second Game Will Be Split Into Multiple Seasons Should he pick up a trophy for either of his lead performances, Pascal would be the first Latino since Jimmy Smits did it for "NYPD Blue" from 1995-1999, and only the second ever to achieve this honor, after Smits. He's in the mix with two different lead performances, for the aforementioned "Mandalorian" and "Last of Us," as well as guest comedy actor for "Saturday Night Live." Recognition the quality of his work, and more inspiration for Latino performers, could come his way when the Emmys come. It can make my heart explode a little bit." "Maybe that's the compliment I'm unwilling to recognize. "If it comes to inspiring somebody else," he added. it's not necessarily about getting an 'A,' but understanding someone's vision and being a scene partner for somebody."
While talking with Variety about struggling to accept compliments for his work, Pascal said he just wants "to be able to fulfill the assignment. Pedro Pascal Was 'In Shock' After Being 'Spit At' During Road Rage Incident
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