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Pedro Pascal returned to “SNL” on Saturday night and made a surprise appearance during host Bad Bunny’s opening monologue.
The actor, who hosted an episode last season, acted as a sort of translator as Bad Bunny bragged about all the things he liked to do in Spanish – better than in English. And he started giving the monologue in Spanish too.
“I want to get my friend to help. “Pedro?” asked Bad Bunny. But Pascal told the audience that Bad Bunny praised him above all else. “He says I feel blessed to be here with my favorite actor, Pedro Pascal,” Pascal said after a long segment from “Bad Bunny.” Pascal advised Bad Bunny to make a self-deprecating joke about his face or body, and the host responded that he had no facial features that could be mocked. “Totally. Me neither,” Pascal replied. Pascal also recommended that Bad Bunny show an embarrassing photo of himself, and the moderator said there was nothing to be found.
Pascal ended up taking part in much of the show, appearing in a skit alongside the host and introducing his second musical segment. In the sketch, the two men played protective Spanish-speaking mothers who were skeptical of their son’s new girlfriend.
Pascal has gained greater recognition for his roles in numerous popular fantasy and science fiction series, including “Game of Thrones” on HBO, “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ and “The Last of Us” on HBO. He appeared on “SNL” last season with musical guest Coldplay.