Top 10 Times Pedro Pascal Hit Peak Dad Energy

Top 10 Times Pedro Pascal Hit Peak Dad Energy

Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Times Pedro Pascal Hit Peak Dad Energy.

For this list, we’ll be looking at the best segments where the actor exuded strong daddy vibes, both on and off screen. If you haven’t seen Pascal in his most iconic roles, you might want to watch them and come back because there will be some minor spoilers ahead!

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#10: When He Played an Adoptive Father… Twice

Wait… are we seeing double? It’s hard to deny the similarities between Pascal’s two major streaming roles on “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian”. In both shows, Pascal plays a hard-shelled, warrior/survivor type tasked with protection some sort of a special youngling. As we always look forward to with this trope, he comes to deeply care for the child, and the two become found family. While the roles of Joel Miller and Din Djarin are unique in their own ways, there’s an obvious connection in the way that Pascal portrays the surrogate father role. Whether he’s fighting remnant Imperial forces or staving off the Infected, Pascal is a badass dad willing to do anything to protect his child.

#9: When He & Sarah Paulson Were Mom & Dad

If there’s one thing we love about Pascal, it’s his star-studded friendships. His magnetic energy is often matched by his co-stars and other members of the industry. Some viewers may be surprised to learn that one of his closest and oldest friends is none other than actress Sarah Paulson. When asked in an interview who he considers a “mommy”, he didn’t hesitate to nominate his longtime friend. The pair even claimed their parental roles on the “Saturday Night Live” stage. In a hilarious sketch that referenced the many edits of Pascal on TikTok, Paulson confirmed that the rumors are true: they are mommy and daddy.

#8: When Din Djarin Reunited with Grogu

While we may have seen it coming, it was hard to watch Din Djarin say goodbye to Grogu in the season two finale of “The Mandalorian”. However, their bittersweet farewell only made their reunion that much sweeter. In the long-awaited spin-off series “The Book of Boba Fett,” the duo made their return to the screens. Despite journeying far to reach the Child, Din Djarin was turned away. Just when we thought they were separated for good, Grogu was given the opportunity to choose between his Jedi path and Din Djarin. Thankfully, their bond prevailed and we were treated to this heartwarming moment.

#7: When He Rightly Claimed the Title of "Internet Daddy”

Dad, daddy, zaddy… When it comes to internet discourse, Pascal is a man of many father-related titles. While appearing on “The Graham Norton Show” to promote “The Last of Us”, the talk show host brought attention to Pascal’s online fame, even sharing some of the most noteworthy memes that have come from this trend. When Norton asked “what’s Internet daddy?” Pascal came back with a very confident response before seizing the opportunity to run the audience and his fellow couchmates through the online lore. Here, we learn that Pedro Pascal is also a self-proclaimed “saddy”. And now we’re in shambles.

#6: When He Bonded with Co-star Bella Ramsey

You don’t need kids to have dad energy and Pascal is the proof. Still, there’s no denying the father-daughter bond that Pascal has with co-star Bella Ramsey. Seeing as how moving a story “The Last of Us” is, it’s no wonder the pair seemed to have formed such a strong bond. The note that Pascal wrote to Ramsey at the end of shooting totally warmed our hearts. But their friendship really flourished in their interviews during the press tour. From reminiscing about their “Game of Thrones” days to discussing their survival strategy, it’s clear that Pascal really cares for and respects his younger co-star.

#5: When He Predicted Grogu’s First Word

Ah, Baby Yoda. We mean– ah, Grogu: the green frog-eating baby we all know and love. Fans of “The Mandalorian” know all too well that one of Grogu’s defining characteristics so far is his inability to speak coherently. Instead, he communicates through babbles that only add to his infant-like adorableness. However, that isn’t to say that Grogu will never talk. When asked what he thinks Grogu’s first word will be, Pascal answered in the only way we could expect him to. While it’s unlikely that Grogu will use his first words to honor his space daddy’s internet legacy, we’ll still be holding out hope.

#4: When He Proved That Family Isn’t Always Blood

“The Last of Us” is a show that packs a lot of emotional punches. Right off the bat, our hearts are broken when the main character Joel loses his daughter during the outbreak. When Joel is tasked with safeguarding the young Ellie, he isn’t exactly thrilled about it. But, as their journey progresses, so does the bond between the pair. Joel starts to warm up to Ellie, even cracking up at her dad jokes. (Oh, how the turn tables.) While their relationship may be atypical, Joel is a father to Ellie in the ways that count the most. Despite his fears about not being good enough for Ellie, the two still choose each other and walk the uncertain road ahead together.

#3: When He Explained What ”Daddy” Means to Him

What is a daddy? It’s an age-old question. While everyone may have their definitions, Pascal certainly knows where he stands on the issue. The actor sat down with Vanity Fair for their infamous lie detector test where he was questioned on various aspects of his life. At one point, he was asked who he thought the bigger daddy was between him and best bud Oscar Isaac. Although he has no kids of his own, Pascal wasn’t about to be dethroned. Though he gave Isaac his due credit, Pascal justified why he was the bigger daddy. No arguments from us – sorry, Oscar!

#2: When He Was Grogu’s Space Dad

Is there anything more adorable than the relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu? Pascal’s role in the “Star Wars” series is nothing short of iconic, and a big part of that has to stem from his character’s relationship with the Child. Despite initially retrieving Grogu for the Imperial forces, Djarin quickly warms up to him, continuously going to great lengths to protect his precious cargo. He honestly goes beyond caretaker status, especially when he’s trying to stop the little guy from eating frogs. Their father-son relationship is no doubt the heart and soul of “The Mandalorian,” and it makes us love Djarin that much more!

#1: When He Was Not Just a Daddy - But a DILF

When appearing on the red carpet for the premiere of “The Last of Us,” Pascal, charming as ever, stopped for a brief carpet interview with “Entertainment Tonight”. For the closing question, Pascal was asked to read a fan’s online post that called him a DILF among other rather forward compliments. While many fans are certain of Pascal’s dad energy, not even the actor himself can refuse the glory of his newfound title. Pedro Pascal completely embraces every role he plays, so we should have known he would do the same with the one he didn’t even have to memorize lines for; the Internet’s Daddy, indeed.