The Last Of Us and Mandalorian actor Pedro Pascal has caused a stir online by posting images of the rainbow flag to Instagram. No-one’s entirely sure what it means but most are taking it as a sign of allyship.
Pascal—currently the internet’s favorite daddy—posted three images of the Progress Flag variation of the rainbow flag. It includes stripes to represent trans folks and the Black and Brown communities. One of the images also had trans flags.
Pascal’s accompanying caption came from Bob Dylan: “The answer my friend is blowin’ in the wind. #LGBTQIA”
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That Pascal is a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights is not a surprise. The 47-year-old has a trans sister, Lux Pascal, and has previously spoken out in support of her. He is also aware that he has quite a following among gay audiences.
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In recent weeks, The Last Of Us has faced some criticism for featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Episode 3, in particular, focussed largely on a love story between two men. One of the show’s lead characters is also depicted having same-sex attraction.
Pascal’s Last Of Us co-star, Bella Ramsey, identifies as nonbinary and has said they don’t care what pronouns people use for them. Ramsey has previously addressed criticism of the queer characters on the show, saying anyone upset will just “have to get used to it.”
Related: Bella Ramsey has a message for anyone upset about LGBTQ+ characters in ‘The Last Of Us’
Is Pascal’s latest Instagram his way of saying the same thing?
Ramsey was among those to comment beneath the post, saying, “Love love love.” They also posted a string of Pride flags: “🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️”
Actor Matt Bomer posted other emojis (“❤️🙌❤️”), as did Gal Gadot (“🙌❤️🙌”).
Pascal’s sister, Lux, also shared the posting to her Instagram stories.
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Online, others had thirstier reactions.
*changes name to “in the wind”
— Mark MacKillop (@mark_mackillop) March 5, 2023
so he can top me
— sebas (@sebasneedy) March 5, 2023
While some were just confused.
me searching for the meaning of this message pic.twitter.com/TbD6rv0RSV
— 🧣 (@corneil_ri) March 5, 2023
But mainly, it prompted a lot of love.
Idk how anyone could hate Pedro. He is honestly one of the most wholesome, caring, and loveable people in the industry.
— Maul (@BasedLegoMaul) March 5, 2023
Anyway, here’s a clip of Pascal being asked if he prefers to be called the “Mandadolorian” or “Dadalorian” from a recent BBC interview.
‘Dadalorian’ or ‘Mandadlorian’…which does Pedro Pascal prefer? 👀
Screen Time with @AliPlumb | Listen on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://t.co/AVcBZUImps pic.twitter.com/FQsrq2Jr8F
— BBC Sounds (@BBCSounds) March 6, 2023
Related: Pedro Pascal takes to Instagram to celebrate his trans sister, Lux
CatholicXXX
He’s gay himself so…
Man About Town
I don’t think we have any way of knowing that yet…
bachy
Haven’t seen him in anything yet, but he seems cool and those flag images are beautiful.
RickfromAlba
You don’t have to be LGBTQ to be a friend or an ally. The Best and the Brightest are
Man About Town
I think he looks like Johnny Depp; very similar facial structure!
SDR94103
that is not the gay flag. That is the blm flag.
Major
In what Universe is that the BLM flag?
Jon in Canada
You’re right in that it’s not the Pride Flag, but it is the Progress Flag. It’s certainly not the BLM Flag and where exactly did you get the idea it was a BLM Flag anyway?
cuteguy
Loved him in Wonder Woman 84. He’s a true hero and icon. And soooooo hot
Miles
In some light and shot at certain angles he looks like Burt Reynolds.
Jon in Canada
He’s an amazing ally and always has been ever since his MTV Undressed series days. He played a wonderfully open and somewhat flamboyant gay boy with sass to spare. A bit dated, but not at all mocking.
bigdandd
I am happy that he is having such great success with his career. He was recently on some late night talk shows and also The Graham Norton show. He really is so sweet, genuine, gracious, and cuddly while responding on these appearances. The first thing I saw him on was Game of Thrones and he was great. Some characters didn’t last long on it, but it was still a superb series. Oh… and I would do him! lol…
johncp56
I was crushing and did not know him when he did SNL, then watch the 3EP of the last of us, and fell drooling for him