# Behemoth Oscar Chances for Pedro Pascal

> Pedro Pascal's 'Behemoth!' may boost Oscar Best Actor chances despite crowded field.
- Title: Behemoth Oscar Chances for Pedro Pascal · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Pedro Pascal's 'Behemoth!' may boost Oscar Best Actor chances despite crowded field. Pedro Pascal's 'Behemoth!' film role faces tough Oscar Best Actor…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/awards/predictions/behemoth-oscar-chances-pedro-pascal-1235220080
- Author: Anne Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-03T04:11:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pedro pascal, behemoth, oscar, best actor, tony gilroy, nyff, hbo, the last of us, entertainment, culture
## Behemoth! NYFF Premiere
Tony Gilroy's film about Pedro Pascal's cellist character premiered at New York Film Festival.
## Pascal's Film Role
Pedro Pascal stars in a midlife crisis film with a quiet, almost silent performance.
## Oscar Best Actor Race
Pascal faces stiff competition from Matt Damon, John Malkovich, Andrew Scott, Ryan Gosling, and John Turturro.
## Pascal's Previous Recognition
Pascal earned HBO's 'The Last of Us' recognition before this film role.
## Oscar Contention Challenge
Pascal's Best Actor nomination is unlikely due to the crowded field of established actors.
## Key takeaway

Pedro Pascal's 'Behemoth!' film role faces tough Oscar Best Actor competition with established actors.