The Mustache That Launched a Thousand Memes
Pedro Pascal, the man who’s been stealing hearts as the lead in “The Last of Us,” recently opened up about a certain facial feature he wishes he had. And no, it’s not Henry Cavill’s chiseled jawline or piercing blue eyes. It’s his mustache. Yes, you read that right. The mustache that became a point of discussion, not just for its style but also for its impact on the VFX of “Justice League.”
“Not even close, dude, not even close,” Pascal said when asked if his mustache could rival Cavill’s during a lie detector test with Vanity Fair.
The Mustache That Shook Hollywood
Henry Cavill’s mustache isn’t just any mustache. It’s the mustache that caused a ripple effect in Hollywood. While shooting “Mission Impossible: Fallout,” Cavill sported a rugged mustache that suited his character, Agent Walker. However, the timing clashed with reshoots for “Justice League,” where he reprised his role as the clean-shaven Superman.
“This photo was from the time when Cavill was shooting Mission Impossible: Fallout. His mustache was definitely a stylistic choice, but for the VFX crew of Justice League, it became a massive headache,” Pascal noted.
Warner Bros was so desperate to get Cavill back for the reshoots that they offered to pay “Mission Impossible” director Christopher McQuarrie for any CGI additions needed to replace the mustache.
“McQuarrie was willing to go through with it because he wanted to help the Justice League in any way possible,” said an insider.
However, Paramount declined the offer, leading to what fans now refer to as the “CGI Shave” in “Justice League.”
Pedro Pascal’s Mustache Woes
While Pascal has been making waves in Hollywood, he admitted that his mustache game isn’t as strong as Cavill’s.
“I do not even grow a proper mustache like the former Superman,” Pascal confessed.
It’s a sentiment that many can relate to, considering the iconic status that Cavill’s mustache has achieved. From memes to serious discussions about its impact on a multi-million dollar film, it’s a mustache that will be remembered.
The Mustache Legacy
So, what’s the takeaway from this hairy situation? Well, it’s that a mustache can be more than just a style statement. In the case of Henry Cavill, it became a point of discussion that transcended the boundaries of a single film. And for Pedro Pascal, it became a symbol of something to aspire to, a benchmark in the world of iconic facial hair.
“What do you think about Pascal considering Cavill’s mustache iconic? Drop your comments below!”
So, the next time you find yourself in a debate about the most iconic mustaches in Hollywood, remember this tale of two actors and the facial hair that stood between them.
