Pedro Pascal, the actor behind the iconic character Din Djarin in The Mandalorian, typically relies on his formidable suit of armor. However, during the first season of the series, he encountered a serious incident that led to hospitalization. While it’s common knowledge that multiple performers contribute to portraying Din Djarin, particularly for high-octane stunts, this arrangement didn’t entirely shield Pascal from injury.
In season 1, although Pascal was not as physically engaged as he would be in later seasons, he was still essential for filming critical scenes, including Din Djarin’s inaugural helmet-less moment in the season finale. In a notable scene marked by chaos, Pascal’s character suffers injuries from an explosion orchestrated by Moff Gideon, and intriguingly, some of the blood depicted was real.
Pedro Pascal Required Stitches After A Mandalorian Set Accident
The Actor Accidentally Cut His Nose Open
The incident was recounted by Pascal during the 2020 Disney+ special, Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. While leaving his trailer and distracted by his script, he accidentally collided with a piece of plywood, resulting in a deep cut on his nose. This mishap necessitated a trip to the hospital for stitches, yet he returned to the set shortly after to complete the climactic scenes.
The real stitches on his nose in this scene is my personal equivalent of Viggo Mortensen breaking his toe in LOTR https://t.co/e0UIUv6mbq — The Mollylorian 🔜 SWCJ (@mollybrizzell) April 8, 2025
This incident has transformed into a humorous anecdote among the cast and crew. Showrunner Jon Favreau humorously remarked on Pascal’s arrival at the hospital covered in makeup from the set, speeding him directly to a treatment room, to which Pascal quipped, “This guy’s at death’s door!”Notably, this was Pascal’s first hospital visit post-set, despite having performed riskier stunts in other series such as Narcos.
Pascal’s Injury Ironically Made His Scene Even More Believable
Talk About Method Acting!
Dave Filoni humorously remarked in the same episode about Pascal’s misplaced attempt at method acting due to his injury. In truth, the reality of Pascal’s pain added an authentic layer to his performance as Din Djarin. The presence of an actual injury during filming intensified the emotional weight of the scene, seamlessly blending the real stitches with the special effects makeup, enhancing the scene’s believability.