Pascal Cast in the ABC Drama Pilot “Exposed”

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Pedro Pascal’s latest project has been exposed…

The 38-year-old Chilean actor, who will be making his debut on HBO’s Game of Thrones in the near future, has been cast in ABC’s drama pilot Exposed.

From writer Charles Randolph, Peter Traugott’s TBD Entertainment and Universal Television, the project centers on Anna, an investigative journalist who’ll stop at nothing to uncover the truth, including making questionable alliances.

Pascal will portray Oscar, Anna’s boyfriend, who’s frustrated that she’s unwilling to take their relationship to the next level.

In addition to Pascal, the show will also star Sandrine Holt and Peter De Jersey.

Pascal, who recently landed a role on CBS’ The Mentalist, previously had arcs on CBS’ The Good Wife, ABC’s Red Widow and USA’s Graceland.

First Look at Pascal’s “Game of Thrones” Character, The Red Viper

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It’s Game on for Pedro Pascal…

HBO has released the first official images from Game of Thrones‘ fourth season, including images of the 38-year-old Chilean actor in character.

Pascal, who recently landed a role on CBS’ The Mentalist, is set to portray Prince Oberyn Martell, better known as the Red Viper in the upcoming season of the network’s hit series.

Pascal’s character comes to Kings Landing seeking revenge for the death of his sister, who was killed by the Lannisters when the Mad King was overthrown.

Pascal, who had a guest-starring role on Showtime’s Homeland, has previously had arcs on CBS’ The Good Wife, ABC’s Red Widow and USA’s Graceland.

The season four premiere of Game of Thrones is set for Sunday, April 6.

Pascal Cast in Recurring Role on CBS’ “The Mentalist”

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Pedro Pascal is about to go Mental…

The 38-year-old Chilean actor has landed a recurring role on CBS’ Simon Baker-starrer The Mentalist.

The Graceland alum will portray FBI Special Agent Marcus Pike, according to TVLine.

Pike is described as a “charming” blue-collar cop with FBI smarts. When he asks Jane (Simon Baker) and Lisbon (Robin Tunney) to help find a band of art thieves, he’s immediately attracted to Lisbon and tries to sweep her off her feet.

Pascal, who will also appear in an iconic role on the new season of HBO’s hit drama Game of Thrones, will debut in Episode 16 and appear in at least five episodes.

Pascal, who appeared in a guest starring role on Showtime’s Homeland, has previously had arcs on CBS’ The Good Wife and ABC’s Red Widow.

The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10:00 pm ET on CBS.

Montana’s “Graceland” Series Renewed for a Second Season

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Manny Montana will be spending another year at Graceland…

Two days before Graceland‘s first-season finale, the USA Network has given the drama, starring the Latino actor as Joe ‘Johnny’ Tuturro, a 13-episode second-season renewal.

Graceland got off to a decent start in June with 3.3 million total viewers and 1 million adults 18-49 against Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

With high double-digit Live+7 bumps, Graceland has averaged 4 million total viewers (+74%) and 1.8 million adults 18-49 (+90%) in its most current ratings, ranking as the No. 1 new cable scripted series of the summer in 18-49.

“[Show creator] Jeff Eastin has once again delivered for USA Network,” said USA President Chris McCumber. “We’re proud to be the home of one of the summer’s top new cable dramas and anticipate Graceland will be a long-term player for the network.”

In Graceland, from Fox Television Studios, rookie FBI Agent Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit) is unexpectedly shipped off to a Southern California beachfront property-turned-safehouse for undercover agents, dubbed “Graceland,” and assigned to investigate his would-be mentor — the enigmatic and legendary FBI Agent Paul Briggs (Daniel Sunjata).

Pascal Cast in High-Profile Role on HBO’s “Game of Thrones”

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s game on for Pedro Pascal…

The Chilean actor has been cast in HBO’s drama Game of Thrones in one of the series’ most anticipated new roles of the upcoming fourth season.

Pascal will portray Prince Oberyn Martell, who is called the Red Viper. Martell, The Prince of Dorne comes to Kings Landing seeking revenge for the death of his sister, who was killed by the Lannisters when the Mad King was overthrown.

Pascal, who has been cast in a guest starring role on Showtime’s Homeland, has previously had arcs on CBS’ The Good Wife, ABC’s Red Widow and USA’s Graceland.

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss told Entertainment Weekly the casting was “tough,” saying, “The Red Viper is sexy and charming, yet believably dangerous; intensely likable, yet driven by hate… We found a fellow who can handle the job description and make it seem effortless. He wasn’t easy to find and he won’t be easy to stop.”

The hit HBO drama returns in 2014.

Pascal to Guest Star on Showtime’s “Homeland”

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Pedro Pascal is heading to the homeland…

The Latino actor has signed on to guest star on Showtime’s award-winning drama series Homeland.

Pascal, who was previously cast in USA’s law enforcement drama Graceland, will portray Majority Counsel David Portillo, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the series that stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis.

Homeland, the Emmy-winning production, returns in the immediate aftermath of the bombing at Vice President Walden’s funeral, with outed (and framed) terrorist Nick Brody (Lewis) dubbed “the world’s most wanted terrorist.”

The third season of the series will premiere on September 29.

Pascal Cast in NBC’s “The Sixth Gun” Pilot

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Pedro Pascal will be packing heat soon…

The Latino actor has landed a gun-toting role in NBC‘s pilot The Sixth Gun.

Produced by Carlton Cuse, the supernatural Western – which is based on the comic book of the same name – centers on six mythical guns, each with its own otherworldly powers. When the Sixth Gun, the most powerful and dangerous of the bunch, resurfaces in the hands of an innocent farmer’s daughter named Becky Montcrief (Laura Ramsey), dark forces reawaken.

Pascal will portray Special Agent Ortega, one of the two detectives who follow Mercer’s (Aldis Hodge) lead.

Pascal, who is currently appearing in a recurring role on ABC’s just-launched Red Widow series and USA’s Graceland, has previously appeared on CBS’ The Good Wife, Nikita and Body of Proof.

Pascal Cast in USA’s Law Enforcement Drama “Graceland”

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a case of Amazing Grace(land) for Pedro Pascal…

The Latino actor has been cast in USA‘s upcoming law enforcement drama Graceland in a significant multi-episode arc as a rule-bending FBI agent, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Graceland centers on a group of diverse law-enforcement agents from the DEA, FBI and Customs whose worlds collide when they’re forced to live together in an undercover beach house in Southern California. Newcomer FBI agent Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit) gets thrown into the mix, led by seasoned pro Paul Briggs (Daniel Sunjata).

Pascal, who played Nathan Landry on CBS‘ The Good Wife, will play Juan Barcelo, a tough but charming FBI agent with a rocky experience at the Bureau. Several years in as a case officer, he runs point on FBI missions, working closely as a contact with specific agents. But past failures haunt him and he approaches new missions with greater levels of intensity. Though he has suspicions, Juan stops at nothing to find the truth, even if it means bending the rules and putting agents at risk. As Juan pushes Mike to investigate his own training officer, he is forthright and direct but, when it serves him, he’s warm and encouraging.

Production on the series has already begun in Florida, with the Graceland slated for a summer 2013 launch.

Graceland co-stars Manny Montana, Brandon Jay McLaren and Vanessa Ferlito.

Pascal’s television credits include FX’s Lights Out, CSI, Body of Proof and USA’s Burn Notice telepic The Fall of Sam Axe as Comandante Veracruz.

Montana’s “Graceland” Headed to Series at USA

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Manny Montana will be going undercover in the near future…

The USA Network has picked up the one-hour drama Graceland, which stars the Latino actor.

From White Collar creator Jeff Eastin, the ensemble series centers on a diverse group of agents from the FBI, DEA and U.S. Customs who are forced to live together in an undercover beach house in Southern California.

In addition to Montana—who most recently wrapped production of Cybergeddon, which stars Olivier Martinez—Graceland stars Rescue Me‘s Daniel Sunjata as the house’s senior FBI agent Paul Briggs, “who has a legendary past but traded in his suit and tie for a more zen existence.”

Montana’s other co-stars include Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Ferlito and Brandon Jay McLaren.

“There aren’t many people we’d trust to run two shows on our air, but Jeff Eastin is one of them,” said USA Co-Presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel. “He wrote a brilliant script… Daniel and Aaron anchor an incredible ensemble cast.”

No word on yet on when Graceland will begin airing.

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