The Last of Us’ Pedro Pascal was almost cast in this LGBTQ+ TV series
Pedro Pascal almost starred in this hit LGBTQIA+ dramedy. Over the last few years, the beloved talent has reached new heights of success due to his critically acclaimed performances, loveable personality, and status as the internet’s new “daddy.” However, before securing roles on shows like The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, he almost starred in HBO’s hit LGBTQIA+ series, Looking.
Hailed as a modern take on gay-themed dramas (and as the gay version of Sex and the City and Girls), the series followed Patrick Murray (Jonathan Groff) and his two friends Agustín (Frankie J Alvarez) and Dom (Murray Bartlett) as they navigate, love, friendship, heartbreak and gay culture in San Francisco.
The cast of Looking also featured Russell Tovey as Kevin, Raúl Castillo as Richie, Daniel Franzese as Eddie and Lauren Weedman as Doris.
In an immersive GQ piece celebrating the show’s 10th anniversary, casting director Carmen Cuba and director Andrew Haigh reflected on the casting process for the series. “I can’t remember there being pressure to cast bigger names.
