Pete Davidson recently took a stand against the quick judgment of internet users regarding Pedro Pascal. During his appearance on Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast (as reported by People), the former “SNL” star expressed frustration at how swiftly social media can vilify public figures who were once celebrated.
“Just two years ago, he was celebrated as a hardworking, excellent actor,” Davidson remarked about Pascal. “People were saying, ‘He’s worked so hard; he’s been through it all.’ Then suddenly, he blows up and everyone’s like, ‘Daddy, daddy! Yes, daddy, daddy.’ And just a year later, when he’s everywhere, they’re saying, ‘Go the hell away, dude.’”
According to Davidson, it’s essential to allow someone like Pascal the grace to adapt to a new level of stardom. “He’s been grinding for 30 years, and now he’s just figuring out how to live with this newfound fame,” he explained. “He’s learning how to handle simple things, like getting a cup of coffee or dealing with fans who catch him off guard while he’s listening to music. He needs a moment to adjust.”
Davidson emphasized, “We tend to elevate everyone, and it’s astonishing how rapidly we turn on them.” Von agreed with this sentiment, adding, “The switch is insane.”
He further pointed out that Pascal isn’t the only one facing this issue, predicting that social media will soon target someone else, saying, “It’ll be Walton Goggins next. It happens remarkably fast.”
Pascal has reached new heights in his career, starring in major franchises. He leads in projects like “Star Wars” (his character from “The Mandalorian” is making the leap to the big screen with “The Mandalorian and Grogu” debuting in May 2026) and Marvel (recently appearing in “Fantastic Four” and will reprise his role as Reed Richards in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday”). Earlier this year in a Vanity Fair cover story, Pascal mentioned that the backlash from social media regarding his casting in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been particularly challenging.
“I’m more aware of the complaints surrounding my casting than anything I’ve done before,” Pascal noted about taking on the role of Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, specifying the main criticisms he faces: “He’s too old. He’s not right for the role. He needs to shave.”
To catch more insights from Davidson, you can watch the complete interview on the “This Past Weekend” podcast, embedded below.
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