
The Mandalorian Was Best When It Wasn’t a Franchise
The Mandalorian’s first season remains the best Star Wars story not because of Grogu, but because it didn’t need him.

José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal (Spanish: [xoˈseˈpeðɾo βalmaˈseða pasˈkal]; born April 2, 1975) is a Chilean and American actor. Known for his portrayals of parental figures, he has starred in television series and blockbuster films.
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The Mandalorian’s first season remains the best Star Wars story not because of Grogu, but because it didn’t need him.

In Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth!, music isn’t just part of the story—it is the story. Pedro Pascal plays a cellist whose life unfolds in fragments, triggered by every note he plays. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 2, 2026, and hits theatres December 4.