Pedro Pascal’s Underrated Sci-Fi Gem Prospect Outshines The Last of Us

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Before becoming famous for The Last of Us, Pedro Pascal was in a lesser-known sci-fi film called Prospect with Sophie Thatcher. Interestingly, many feel Prospect is actually a more impressive film than one of HBO Max’s biggest hits. Pedro Pascal’s career really took off after his role in Game of Thrones, and he hasn’t slowed down since.

John Krasinski has played a wide range of roles, from villains in DC films to a Roman general and a spirited mayor—and that’s just in movies. On TV, he’s become known for two hit shows, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us. Interestingly, he sort of auditioned for The Last of Us years earlier with his role in the film Prospect.

Prospect Foreshadowed Pedro Pascal’s The Last Of Us Role

Prospect is a 2018 sci-fi movie featuring Pedro Pascal and Sophie Thatcher. They play members of competing teams trying to harvest a valuable gem on a distant, alien moon. The story begins when Cee and her father are confronted by Ezra and his colleague.

After a fierce gunfight, only Ezra and Cee remain, and they must journey across a treacherous planet to get to safety. The situation mirrors the plot of The Last of Us: an experienced, world-weary man is compelled to guide a resilient, but naive young girl through a dangerous world.

Prospect Is One Of Pedro Pascal’s Best Movies To Date

Pedro Pascal is known for his work in movies, and Prospect really stands out as one of his best. It’s impressive because it was made early in his career, right before he became famous as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian. The film’s 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes is a good indication of how well-received it is.

Even though it was made with very little money, Prospect actually benefits from its low budget. This limitation keeps the film focused and allows the filmmakers – Pascal and Thatcher, in her first feature – to create a smart, character-driven story. The film builds a fascinating world, but it never distracts from the central relationship between Cee and Ezra.

Why Prospect Is Even Better Than HBO’s The Last Of Us

If you’re a fan of The Last of Us, you might even prefer Prospect. While The Last of Us has been generally good, it’s had some issues, especially in its second season, partly because of a character leaving. It’s still a worthwhile show, but it’s lost some of the reliability we expect from HBO series.

Prospect, like the best science fiction films and series, tells a full story within itself—you don’t need to wait for a sequel to understand it. It’s difficult to create an entirely new world and then explain everything within a relatively short time—just 100 minutes—but Prospect manages to do so, which is what makes it stand out.

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2026-01-09 19:50