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Pedro Pascal Defends Storytelling Against Political Fear Tactics

5/17/2025

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Pedro Pascal took a bold stand at the Cannes press conference for "Eddington," denouncing U.S. political fear tactics and championing storytelling as a form of resistance. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic, the film delves into the societal rifts in Eddington, New Mexico, earning praise for its gripping exploration of fear and hyper-individualism in contemporary America.

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Story summary

Pedro Pascal took a bold stand at the Cannes press conference for "Eddington," denouncing U.S. political fear tactics and championing storytelling as a form of resistance. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic, the film delves into the societal rifts in Eddington, New Mexico, earning praise for its gripping exploration of fear and hyper-individualism in contemporary America.