Pedro Pascal had a very good 2025. He got into superhero shape for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and had a truncated but unforgettable appearance on "The Last of Us" Season 2. He also starred in not one, but two very divisive films with "Eddington," a satirical COVID-19 thriller, and "Materialists," a highbrow rom-com. You'll have your chance to check out the latter once it becomes available on HBO Max on November 7.
What could be so divisive about a romantic comedy? If you look on Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 78% rating from critics, which isn't too shabby. Looper's review of "Materialists" falls into the positive camp, praising Pascal's "ultra-charismatic performance as the seemingly perfect 'unicorn' of a boyfriend." However, those of you who are chronically online probably know all t

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