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Pedro Pascal's Playful Advice to Joaquin Phoenix at Cannes

5/20/2025

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At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, a lighthearted moment unfolded as Pedro Pascal jokingly urged Joaquin Phoenix to "act cool," playfully pulling down his hand to avoid a Nazi salute resemblance. Lip reader NJ Hickling caught their amusing exchange, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans online. The pair was there to promote their upcoming film *Eddington*, hitting theaters on July 18.

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At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, a lighthearted moment unfolded as Pedro Pascal jokingly urged Joaquin Phoenix to "act cool," playfully pulling down his hand to avoid a Nazi salute resemblance. Lip reader NJ Hickling caught their amusing exchange, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans online. The pair was there to promote their upcoming film *Eddington*, hitting theaters on July 18.