July 31, 2024 03:17 PM IST
During the announcement of The Fantastic Four: First Steps at Comic-Con, Vanessa Kirby was seen holding Pedro Pascal’s hand on stage.
A video of Vanessa Kirby holding Pedro Pascal’s hand during San Diego Comic Con went viral on Instagram, showing her helping him overcome his social anxiety. The cast of Fantastic Four faced the cameras during Marvel Studios’ presentation at Comic-Con, announcing ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’, releasing in 2025. (Also read: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman rock San Diego Comic-Con with Deadpool and Wolverine cameo stars. Spoilers inside!)
Fans react to Vanessa comforting Pedro
FF fans including Julia Fox went gaga over Kirby’s support for Pascal in the comments, and showered her with love for her compassion. “This is so cute, Vanessa really understood the assignment,” said an Instagram user in the comments. Julia Fox was seen commenting “I love her,” showing her appreciation for Kirby’s gesture.
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Pedro Pascal has publicly addressed his struggle with anxiety in a previous interview with The Guardian, which is later discussed in an article by wearemitú. “Anxiety is something I’ve lived with since I was a child, so it’s part of my chemistry. I don’t know what kind of person I would be without it. It’s something I manage, but it’s also part of what makes me, me,” Pascal said.
However, in the career field he’s in, it’s inevitable to avoid facing anxiety-provoking situations, including being in front of the camera. “I know I have to put myself in high-stress situations to be happy. I mean, within reasonable limits. But there’s a certain level of anxiety that helps me do a good job. It helps me be aware of things I need to be aware of,” he said.
Previous Event Fans were surprised to see this photo of Pedro during an event held at the Directors Guild of America for HBO’s show The Last of Us, as it recorded his conversation with his co-star Bella.
In the video, she notices Pedro putting his hand on his stomach while posing, which is something he does while posing for red-carpets and photo shoots. Pascal asks her “Do you know why I do that?”, and when Bella refuses, he says “That’s where my anxiety is.” This method helps Pascal look and feel less anxious during social events, as he claims.
