Pedro Pascal Wants To Play Iconic Serial Killer Hannibal Lecter Role in Future

Pedro Pascal, known for his standout performances in acclaimed TV series, has revealed an unexpected dream role: Hannibal Lecter. The Materialists star shared his fascination with the iconic character during a recent chat with his co-star Dakota Johnson.

Pedro Pascal reveals Hannibal Lecter is his dream role

Pedro Pascal shared he would love to play the character of Hannibal Lecter in a recent Vogue Rapid-Fire Questions interview with Dakota Johnson. The 50-year-old HBO star avoided sharing details about his fascination but laughed with Johnson, who also found the answer amusing.

Additionally, Pascal shared that he would have loved to “teach” if he weren’t performing. The Lost Daughter star quipped, “What would you teach? How to be a b****?” To which Pedro responded, “Exactly. I would be like, ‘How to be a b**** 101.’”

Meanwhile, the fans are celebrating the effortless chemistry of Pascal and Johnson and how they bring out the unfiltered versions of each other. A fan commented on YouTube, “You can tell they are close friends; the banter, making fun of each other, and uncontrollable laughing were fantastic. Pedro is just so youthful and very sociable.”

Speaking of Pascal’s wish to play Hannibal, another fan shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Pedro Pascal saying he would like to play the role of Hannibal someday makes me happy.”

While Pascal’s dream role of Hannibal Lecter is officially not in the making, the followers of The Last of Us star will see him in several upcoming projects. Pascal is starring in A24’s upcoming modern love saga, Materialists, slated to hit the theaters on June 13.

Celine Song’s new take on modern love has already received rave reviews ahead of its release. The movie features a love triangle between Chris Evans (John), Dakota Johnson (Lucy), and Pedro Pascal (Harry Castillo).

He is also starring in Marvel’s upcoming movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is scheduled to release in July. He will also appear in two major productions in the upcoming year: The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Avengers: Doomsday.

Pascal is also starring in A24’s western drama Eddington. The Emmy-nominated actor acted alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler in the film. The movie, which was featured at the 2025 Cannes Festival, depicts a chaotic story set during the pandemic.

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