Pedro Pascal is back to steal hearts—this time in the sparkling new romcom Materialists, opening in Philippine cinemas on August 6. Directed by Celine Song, the film promises charm, love dilemmas, and a whole lot of charisma, especially from Pascal’s role as the wealthy and swoon-worthy Harry.
Here are four fantastic reasons to see Materialists, all of which point to Pedro Pascal’s irresistible performance as rich bachelor Harry.
At the heart of the film is Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a matchmaker who has built her career helping others find love. But her own story takes a dramatic twist when she meets Harry (Pedro Pascal), a man who seems to embody everything she wants in a partner. Things heat up further when Lucy’s broke but emotionally connected ex, John (Chris Evans), reenters the picture.
Celine Song cast Pascal after an intimate conversation about the complexities of love. “Pedro I’ve known and loved for a while,” Song recalls. “We were having a conversation that went very deep about the holiness of love — and the insane difficulty of love, love as a challenge — and I just realized then and there that I was talking to Harry.”
Pedro Pascal himself tapped into the romantic legacy of Hollywood legends for his portrayal. “I thought a lot about Harrison Ford in Working Girl, the George Clooney of the last 30 years, even as far back as Carey Grant,” Pascal shared.
Song knew that casting Harry meant striking the balance between perfection and relatability. “It was really important for Harry to not be a villain, or for him to not be a joke,” she explained. “Pedro plays him so vulnerably. He’s like an open wound. You can’t help but be charmed.”
For fans of old-school romance with a modern twist, and for anyone who wants to see Pedro Pascal at his most charming, Materialists is a must-watch.
