Pedro Pascal, known for his role in The Mandalorian, has reportedly been cast as Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic in Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. Although this is awesome news, Star Wars fans have began to speculate that they may never see Pascal's character, Din Djarin, unmask again. So does this mean that The Mandalorian Season 4 will conclude without Din ever showing his face again?
Pascal's increasing Hollywood prominence has already affected The Mandalorian, with viewers speculating that a planned unmasking plot was abandoned due to his busy schedule. Now, with the reported casting in the Fantastic Four film, fans anticipate even less likelihood of Din Djarin removing his helmet in The Mandalorian Season 4.
It has already been confirmed that The Mandalorian is set for a fourth season which means Pascal could be working on the Star Wars show next year. On the other hand, the series has already conveniently introduced a reason for Din Djarin to be hidden away in his helmet throughout the rest of its episodes. The third season revealed how difficult it is to "cleanse" himself of his transgressions against the rule of his clan so it's unlikely Din will go through the whole thing all over again soon.
How The Mandalorian Season 4 could deal with Pedro Pascal's unavailability
The casting of Pascal as Mr. Fantastic is widely appreciated, but it also raises concerns about his availability for The Mandalorian. While voice-over acting and recording lines remain possible, the decision to keep Din Djarin's helmet on in The Mandalorian Season 4 seems consistent with the established character arc. Seasons 1 and 2 set up Din's willingness to remove his helmet, but Season 3 swiftly shifted away from that, likely due to Pascal's limited availability.
Despite the uncertainty about Din Djarin's helmet removal, Star Wars fans can find solace in the potential for Pascal's face to appear in a Lucasfilm project set during The Mandalorian era. Dave Filoni, a key figure at Lucasfilm, is working on a movie set in The Mandalorian timeline, possibly offering an opportunity for Pascal's face to make a brief appearance. While a Season 4 appearance seems unlikely, the future holds possibilities for Pascal's involvement beyond that point.
The Mandalorian Season 4 is currently in development but has not yet been given an official release date. Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal's casting in The Fantastic Four reboot has not yet been officially announced. Make sure to check this page for more updates.
