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Pedro Pascal, the ‘Last Of Us’ star, may or may not continue with his acting career, and fans can’t control their tears.

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On Feb 2, 2023, Jimmy Fallon invited Pedro Pascal to his late-night show. There, the duo cherished heartfelt moments, talking about Pedro’s acting career and how he always focused on staying at his A-game. Pascal starred in some of the greatest shows, including ‘The Game Of Thrones’ ‘The Mandalorian’ ‘Narcos’ and, as Jimmy forgot – ‘Law and Order: SVU.’ So, it was always like opportunities kept knowing his door, and he kept chasing his dream. 

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However, there comes a point where you feel content with the work you’ve done, thinking that it is time to let go. And there, it hurts fans the most as they feel distant from their favorite legend. So, it looks like Pedro’s fans are in despair after the actor hinted towards retirement after ‘The Last Of Us.’ 

Pedro Pascal might take an all-time break from acting after The Last Of Us

During a conversation with Jimmy Fallon, Pedro exclaimed, “And that’s the end” to the host’s question. Apparently, Fallon was revisiting the 47-year-old’s greatest hits, buzzing the ‘home-run’ beat after every mention. Plus, he could not keep his excitement content as he almost said, “Woo – I’m mad.”

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However, the laughter and excitement instantly turned into sorrow after Pedro hinted at his retirement from acting post The Last Of Us. The actor claimed to feel content with his work but promised to continue with a single project to entertain fans. 

Where would you see Pedro Pascal after the last episode of TLOU?

Pedro will take over NBC’s Studio 8H, where he is set to make his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut next month. The television broadcasting company made the announcement on February 2, promising the actor to feature in a comical role.

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In addition to that, they also claimed that Pedro will host the sketch-comedy series scheduled for February 4. There, the musical legends ‘Coldplay’ will make their seventh SNL appearance for fans. 

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Last but not the least, even we feel a bit disappointed after learning about Pedro’s decision. But well, it looks like we need to support it and cherish the last few moments, as we’re never getting them back if his decision turns out to be final.

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The Last Of Us Episode 4 will air on Sunday, February 5, 2023. 

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