Pedro Pascal Says ‘F— the People That Try to Make You Scared’ When Asked About U.S. Political Chaos: ‘Fight Back. Don’t Let Them Win’

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At the Cannes press conference for “Eddington,” Pedro Pascal delivered a powerful statement regarding the ongoing political turmoil in the U.S., saying to the journalists present, “Disregard those who aim to instill fear in you.

When asked whether they were concerned about returning to the United States following their work on a movie carrying a potent political message, Pascal responded by saying, “It’s fear that gives them the victory.” This means that Pascal said fear is what allows them (the opponents or authorities) to win.

Continue sharing your tales, continue being true to yourself, and stand strong against those who seek to intimidate you,” he went on. “Ignore the people who try to scare you, and fight back. Storytelling is a powerful tool for doing so. And never let them triumph.”

“Keep narrating your experiences, keep being authentic, and stand firm against those who wish to intimidate you,” he continued. “Disregard the ones who try to frighten you, and push back. Storytelling is an effective way to resist. And always remember not to give them the upper hand.

Last night, the movie “Eddington” was released to a five-minute long standing ovation, during which Phoenix appeared visibly moved. This A24 production, unafraid to satirize the MAGA movement, is set amidst the peak of the COVID pandemic in May 2020 and revolves around a conflict between a small-town sheriff (Phoenix) and mayor (Pascal), which ignites tension as residents of Eddington, New Mexico find themselves at odds. The cast includes Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, and Clifton Collins Jr., in addition to Phoenix and Pascal.

Previously during the news conference, Pascal was likewise questioned regarding Trump’s immigration policies, and he openly expressed the sense of accountability he bears when addressing such a subject matter.

It’s clear that discussing such sensitive matters can be quite daunting for an actor involved in a movie. Frankly, the question you asked is too complex and requires more knowledge than I currently possess,” he acknowledged. “However, I value safety and protection, and I strongly support these principles. Given my personal background as an immigrant from Chile, where my parents were refugees under a dictatorship, and our eventual asylum in Denmark before settling in the U.S., I am deeply grateful for these protections. I feel uncomfortable answering your question due to its complexity, but I stand firmly behind those protections.

In his review, critic Owen Gleiberman from EbMaster highly commended the movie “Eddington,” describing it as a daring and thought-provoking Western-style thriller that effectively portrays the unsettling sense of unrealness that pervades contemporary America.

‘Eddington,’ though not a comedy, offers a grim, ominous, and perhaps insane portrayal of a new America, viewed through a detached lens of apprehensive excitement. The film paints a comprehensive picture of this transformed society, as depicted by Aster. In his presentation, the change in America is linked to COVID-19 and the far-reaching effects that the unrelenting rules of the pandemic had on us,” Gleiberman explains further.

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2025-05-17 14:18