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In 2013, a fantasy TV series rejected Pedro Pascal. The same year, he was cast in ‘Game of Thrones’
Pedro Pascal missed out on a role in *The Originals*, a *Vampire Diaries* spin-off, after screen-testing for it in 2013. That same year he joined *Game of Thrones* as Oberyn Martell, whose brief, memorable appearance helped raise his profile.
The article suggests that a longer commitment to *The Originals* might have limited Pascal’s later options, though that is speculation. He went on to lead *Narcos*, *The Mandalorian* and *The Last of Us*, while also taking film roles; the piece notes his upcoming portrayal of Reed Richards in *Avengers: Doomsday* and a possible first Oscar nomination for *Behemoth!*.
In short
- Pascal missed out on *The Originals* in 2013.
- He joined *Game of Thrones* the same year.
- His brief role as Oberyn helped launch a varied career.
Explained simply
The Originals was a fantasy drama spun off from The Vampire Diaries, centred on a family of vampires in New Orleans. Pedro Pascal screen-tested for a part in the series in 2013 but was not cast.
That same year, Pascal appeared in Game of Thrones as Oberyn Martell, a prince from the fictional region of Dorne. The role was brief, but it brought him wider attention and was one step in a career that later included starring parts in Narcos, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us.
The idea that a longer role in The Originals might have affected Pascal’s later choices is speculation. His career has included both television and film, with roles in major franchises as well as other projects.