'Narcos' star Pedro Pascal to star in 'Wonder Woman' sequel

MUMBAI: Director Patty Jenkins is bringing on Narcos star Pedro Pascal for a key role in her Wonder Woman sequel starring Gal Gadot.

Pascal is on board for the follow-up to 2017's hit, joining Kristen Wiig, who was tapped for the villain role of Cheetah.

The film would mark the second time Pascal and Jenkins have worked together, having previously teamed up on the TV movie Exposed.

Variety first reported that Jenkins would be returning to write, direct and produce the movie. Following the news that the studio has slated the movie for November 1, 2019, finding this pivotal role became a top priority.



The plot details are still being kept under wraps as is the character Pascal will be playing.

Pascal gained traction in Hollywood with his scene-stealing performance as Oberyn Martell in HBO's hit series Game of Thrones. That role would lead to another star-making turn in Netflix's drama series Narcos.

Many praised Gadot’s performance as the star-spangled warrior in the summer blockbuster film which was released last year.

“Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman showed us a strong, capable, poised, curious and compassionate character, and her performance has been universally praised, resonating with audiences everywhere,” People previously reported.



It went on to add, “Gal plays the immortal warrior so well, and the film’s themes are especially apt for today, empowering all types of people – women and men, young and old – the world over.”

Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins and co-starring Chris Pine, earned more than $410 million in the US and over $820 million worldwide. It was the highest-grossing film directed by a woman and the highest-grossing superhero origin film domestically.

It also set a record for having the largest opening for a female-led comic-based film.

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