7 Characters Pedro Pascal Could Portray In The MCU

The acting world (and the world in general) is lucky for Pedro Pascal. A multifaceted actor, Pascal’s range is limitless — continuously molding himself into his roles. His character credits wield an incredible arsenal of a crooked cop in The Equalizer 2, an abstruse businessman in Wonder Woman 1984, and a sequestered bounty hunter in The Mandalorian. Pedro's chameleon-like work ethic is reminiscent of actors well before his time, and being able to witness it in real-time is joyous.

Interestingly enough, whether Pascal portrays a ruthless villain or a sympathetic hero, each layer of his artistry works efficiently. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a versatile skill set like his will always have a home, and the potential of what could lay behind that door is endless. With Marvel's catalog of hundreds of villains and heroes, finding the perfect role for a Mandalorian is easy as making a wish on the Dreamstone.

Darkhawk

First appearing in March 1991’s Darkhawk series, Darkhawk (Christopher Powell) is one of the most intriguing superheroes. Traumatic experiences and environments lead him to discover a rare token that invokes the power of a controlled android. As a genuinely good guy, Powell takes on the Darkhawk persona, making a change for himself and the world.

Ironically, one of Darkhawk’s foes (and allies in West Coast Avengers) happens to be Moon Knight, currently played by Oscar Isaac. Pascal and Isaac hold a deep friendship, even working together on the Netflix film Triple Frontier. Both actors have expressed the desire to work alongside one another once again, and it would be a perfect opportunity to introduce someone like Darkhawk and Pascal to the MCU.

White Tiger

Hector Ayala as White Tiger marked a historic moment for Marvel. Appearing in Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu in December 1975, he was the first Latino character ever introduced into Marvel’s comic book world. Multiple characters of color donned the persona —- bringing forth more representation.

Films such as Enter The Spider-Verse and Shang Chi introduced characters others could see themselves in. The White Tiger has yet to make his Marvel debut, but his debut would be a welcomed one. As a Chilean-American, Pascal possibly portraying a Latino superhero in future MCU projects is incredible.

Vulcan

Josh Brolin’s incredible work as Thanos consistently leaves discussion open for the next Marvel bad boy; and who’ll portray them. Enter Pascal as Emperor Vulcan. As an Omega-level mutant, Vulcan’s power is terrifying. He has conquered Empires and is a direct threat to his brother Cyclops and the X-Men.

Vulcan is an Omega-level mutant that is capable of sheer destruction. The most exciting aspect of Pascal possibly portraying such a character is the potential psychological element and the possible return of the X-Men after years of speculation. Adding a super-villain like Vulcan to The Mandalorian star’s resume is an astronomical notch.

Trickshot

In a 2019 Wired Interview, Pascal mentioned that he is often externally compared to Hawkeye actor Jeremy Renner. Trickshot making a debut in the MCU is an incredible possibility. As the older brother of Clint Barton, Charles “Barney” Barton was the initial inspiration behind his brother’s future craft. Taking his former mentor’s name, Trickshot is often at odds with his brother, ambushing and attacking him in fits of envy.

Introducing a character like Trickshot with Pascal’s portrayal would be a game-changer. Renner is the oldest of the two actors in real life, but there’s always room for different aspects. So many possible storylines could come from Hawkeye’s nemesis being his brother, and seeing them duke it out would be magical.

Paladin

Similar to Pascal’s portrayal of Agent Whiskey at the end of The Kingsman: The Golden Circle — Paladin does what seems right to him at that moment. To the occasional dismay of Spider-Man and Daredevil that he often teams with, this Marvel character goes against the grain pretty much hourly. A middle-man when it comes to a moral compass, the mercenary Paladin tends to work for himself depending on the setting.

An individualistic edge to a character in the MCU would be refreshing, and Pascal would own it. Affiliations (and disagreements) between Daredevil and Spider-Man could spark a great deal of interest, excitement, and potential with this portrayal. Pascal’s depth in portraying complex characters would mesh greatly.

Hood

The Hood (Parker Robbins) is a truly terrifying character. Initially a petty criminal, he curses himself by snatching the boots and robe of a demon who eventually inhabits him. Hood's persona was sheer evil, even at times putting together teams of villains to attack one another whenever he felt slighted. Hood was ruthless when angry and would often destroy any and everyone.

In The Equalizer 2, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) confronts Pascal's character David York due to being aware of his inside crimes. The most chilling part of their exchange is that York's entire demeanor shifts, revealing another unknown side of him. Pascal's acting is so prominent in this scene to the point of his eyes darkening, silently admitting his deviousness. Portraying a ruthless villain like Hood brings forth the potential for a complete embodiment of this role.

Charles Rider

One thing Pedro Pascal can do with ease is portray someone's dad. Whether you are an adorably tiny green alien or a girl discovering she has superpowers, Pascal's down to parent. Nova's father, Charles Rider, would be fantastic to see for Pascal and would be a brilliant addition to the MCU. Parental relationships in comics bring great conflict, and Charles and his son Nova had it on occasion.

Pascal portraying a father figure in the MCU would follow the trajectory of Din Djarin in The Mandalorian and his upcoming portrayal of Joel Miller in HBO's The Last of Us. With Nova speculated as a potential Disney+ MCU addition, the Star Wars star could become a Marvel papa.

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