Pedro Pascal Reveals He Volunteered His Way Into the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show — Minutes' Notice to Dance

In an interview published April 17, 2026 by Fantastic Man magazine and reported by Deadline, Pedro Pascal revealed the behind-the-scenes story of his surprise appearance in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show. Pascal recounted that he had reached out through professional contacts expressing interest in participating in any capacity, was initially met with silence, and then sent a selfie email to reconnect — receiving a callback within 25 minutes. He was pulled from a luxury suite and told just moments before going on stage that he would be dancing in the "La Casita" segment alongside Cardi B, Karol G, Jessica Alba, Young Miko, and Ronald Acuña Jr. Pascal told the magazine he recalled thinking, "It's the Casita. I'm such a fucking idiot" as he was being led onto the field — explaining his visibly stunned expression during the performance. The anecdote became viral entertainment news, adding to the mythology of the Feb. 8 halftime show — widely described as the most culturally significant Super Bowl halftime performance in history.