After launching to stardom in The Mandalorian, Pedro Pascal is now getting his own Star Wars movie with The Mandalorian & Grogu – but his sudden skyrocket into fame has unwittingly created one big problem that the franchise has to fix. Pascal portrays The Mandalorian‘s titular character, Din Djarin, with the help of actors and stuntmen such as Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder, and Barry Lowin. Pascal has been an actor for many years, but following his role in The Mandalorian, he has since been launched into a whole new stratosphere of Hollywood fame – rightfully so.

It’s no secret that Pascal mostly lends his voice to Din Djarin in The Mandalorian, given both his own physical limitations and his busy schedule, the latter of which has everything to do with his well-deserved rise in fame. As a big Pascal fan who’s been actively following his career ever since The Mandalorian season 1, I couldn’t be prouder of the fact that he continues to get major role after major role, but I also unfortunately see a problem that has since arisen. This is something that Star Wars will have to fix before The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Star Wars Can’t Afford To Lose Pedro Pascal

He’s The Heart & Soul Of Din Djarin’s Character

It’s important to state the obvious first: the last thing Star Wars needs is to lose Pascal in any capacity. This is why us fans have been more than okay with acknowledging that the role is mostly a voiceover for him as of late; we would rather have some of him and his incredible talent than none of him. This, of course, doesn’t discredit what the other actors in the suit bring to the role of Din Djarin, but there’s no doubt that Pascal is the heart of the character, and Din wouldn’t be the same without him.

This has already been evidenced by Star Wars’ latest addition to the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction at Disney Parks. While Wayne did get to return in the suit for this short segment, the voice is so obviously not Pascal, and for those who love the character, it really does take away from the experience. It would be more than just losing a big name if Pascal were to walk away. The entire heart of Din Djarin’s character would be leaving right along with him.

But Star Wars Is Being Too Lenient With Him

Pascal’s Schedule Prevents Him From Doing More

This is where I have seen an unfortunate problem. Star Wars will clearly do whatever it takes to keep Pascal in this role, which includes giving him a leniency that, as far as I’ve seen, no other major Star Wars actor has gotten. The nature of his character certainly helps in the respect that Pascal’s face doesn’t have to be seen virtually at all aside from rare story moments, but viewers aren’t getting nearly enough of that, either. I may be wrong, but the impression being given is that Pascal’s other projects are dictating much of what goes on.

Pascal has also been almost entirely absent from Star Wars fan spaces due to his schedule. Aside from two Star Wars Celebrations and two D23 Expos, Pascal has yet to be a part of The Mandalorian‘s promotion at comic cons and fan conventions. While most Star Wars actors, even the biggest names, often make appearances, Pascal hasn’t. It’s true that The Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2 arrived during an unprecedented time when these events were essentially non-existent thanks to the pandemic, but this trend has continued even well after that. As a fan, this is really hard to accept.

The Mandalorian & Din Djarin Need More From Pascal

He’s The Key To This Story & This Character’s Success

Pascal’s other roles prove that he gives his all with each performance, and while Din Djarin in The Mandalorian is certainly no exception, there’s still more that this character needs from him. Fans were quick to notice that The Mandalorian season 3 lacked a single moment where Pascal’s face was seen in the suit, and likely any scene at all where he was under the helmet. Because they love his performance so much, it’s easy for them to notice when he’s not there, and this disappointment is something Star Wars cannot afford to continue with the upcoming movie.

This doesn’t mean Pascal doesn’t care about this character or this role; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. One of my favorite interview moments Pascal has done for The Mandalorian is post-season 3, when he confesses that he fought to take out a Din Djarin face reveal scene in season 2 because he doesn’t believe such an important scene should be betrayed to some “human need to be seen.” Pascal cares so deeply about how this story is told, and likely believes that he can’t physically give what the others can, but this isn’t true. Fans want more, not less.

The Mandalorian Movie Has A Chance To Fix This

The Mandalorian & Grogu certainly has a chance to fix this, but it yet again all comes down to Pascal’s schedule. Production on the movie has either already begun or will begin soon, and by the end of the month, Pascal will be almost entirely unavailable due to filming for the MCU’s The Fantastic 4. Thankfully, there are more than enough close threads between Star Wars and the MCU that could potentially facilitate a trade-off for the actor, given both director Jon Favreau’s own MCU past and the franchises being under the same Disney umbrella.

I’m admittedly unfamiliar with how every tiny detail works for movie production. However, given the reassurance I received personally from Wayne himself about the possibility of making Pascal’s schedule work with filming, I’m confident it can be done. Star Wars simply needs to take the risky step of asking for a bit more from Pascal, not so much forbidding him from taking jobs as much as heightening the requirements of what he must do as The Mandalorian‘s shining star.

My worries and frustrations about Pascal’s involvement in The Mandalorian and the greater Star Wars fandom would never come from a bad or even accusatory place; I simply adore what he does. I have long since been rooting for his success, especially knowing how hard he’s worked to earn it, but as such a passionate Star Wars, The Mandalorian, and Din Djarin fan, it’s hard to see such a lack of him in this community. I really want The Mandalorian & Grogu to succeed, and I believe Pascal is the golden key to making that happen.

The Mandalorian & Grogu hits theaters May 22, 2026.