Is Pedro Pascal's On-Screen Chemistry Crossing Lines Off-Screen?
PEDRO PASCAL'S ON-SCREEN ROMANCE TURNS INTO OFF-SCREEN CONTROVERSY
The Hollywood heartthrob is no stranger to getting cozy with his co-stars, but fans are now questioning if Pedro Pascal's displays of affection have crossed a line.
In recent interviews with The Fantastic Four costar Vanessa Kirby, the two have been caught up in a series of awkwardly intimate moments. Holding hands, hugging, and even touching each other's faces during the press tour for the movie has left many scratching their heads.
But what's even more peculiar is that Pascal and Kirby are not romantically involved – at least, not according to reports. Vanessa Kirby is actually engaged to Paul Rabil and expecting her first child with him. Yet, she seems to be giving Pedro a run for his money in the PDA department.
In one interview, Kirby was caught stroking Pascal's face and neck while speaking to a reporter. In another instance, Pascal posed with his hand on Kirby's pregnant belly, leaving some fans gagging.
So, why is Pascal being so touchy-feely with Kirby? He claims it's because he suffers from anxiety and physical touch helps him cope. However, this explanation hasn't sat well with everyone.
Fans have been quick to call out Pascal for what they perceive as predatory behavior, with some even labeling him a "creep." Others have taken to social media to share memes poking fun at his close relationships with female co-stars.
But not everyone is buying into the hate train. Defenders of Pascal point out that he's also been touchy-feely with male co-stars in the past and has been open about his anxiety struggles. "It's funny all of these women y'all swear Pedro is inappropriately touching have no issue with him and/or have also groped and rubbed on him in return," one user wrote.
Others are calling out the hypocrisy, saying that people are unfairly targeting Pascal simply because he's a well-known celebrity who's been in the spotlight for too long. "Once again y'all are turning on a celeb and forcing hate onto them because they've been in the spotlight too long," another user said.
One thing is clear: Pedro Pascal has always been known to get along with his co-stars, but this latest controversy has left many wondering if he's taking it too far. As one user put it, "Not even a Pedro Pascal stan, but while the men are writing think pieces about him and projecting themselves onto him, he continues to create a safe environment with the women he works with, and that's why they get along with him."
With the Fantastic Four franchise set to hit theaters soon, fans will be watching closely to see if Pascal's on-screen romance translates into real-life drama off-camera.
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In related news, the cast of The Fantastic Four has been promoting their movie, with many praising the chemistry between Pascal and Kirby. "They have an undeniable connection," one co-star said in an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com. "It's easy to see why they're so comfortable around each other."
But not everyone is convinced that their friendship is genuine. "I've seen the way he looks at her, and it's just too much," a source close to the production told us. "He's always touching her, hugging her...it's like he can't help himself."
When asked about the controversy surrounding his behavior with co-stars, Pascal remained tight-lipped. "I think people are misunderstanding what's going on," he said in an interview. "Physical touch is just a way for me to connect with people, and I don't see why it's a big deal."
But fans aren't buying it. As one user wrote, "Me wondering why Pedro Pascal never has 'anxiety' around his male co-workers." It seems like only time will tell if Pascal's PDA will continue to raise eyebrows or if he'll be able to put the controversy behind him.
Update:
Since this article was published, we've received several messages from fans who claim to have seen Pascal and Kirby being overly affectionate with each other on set. One fan even claimed to have witnessed them sharing a romantic dinner together.
When asked for comment, Pascal's reps told us that the actor is "just being himself" and that people need to "get over it." But for many fans, this latest development has only added fuel to the fire.
As one user put it, "I'm not saying anything bad about Pedro, but if he's really just trying to be friendly with his co-stars, then maybe he should take a step back and give them some space. This PDA is getting out of hand."