Everyone loves Pedro Pascal, except perhaps the transphobes who side with J.K. Rowling’s toxic world views. However, it appears Pete Davidson doesn’t think so, as he addresses the alleged backlash The Mandalorian star has been receiving. It’s a confusing matter, considering how most online spaces absolutely adore Pascal, minus the trolls claiming he’s touchy with female co-stars, according to Cosmopolitan.
Davidson tells Theo Von on This Past Weekend that people can be “so fast to turn” to turn on a celebrity. Some might consider it ironic, given that Pascal is the least controversial at the moment; instead, Davidson is teaming up with Bill Burr and other big comedians for the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. The country is associated with plenty of human rights violations, not to mention many accuse its government of being connected with what happened on 9/11.
Of course, many fans are on Pete Davidson’s side when it comes to defending Pedro Pascal against backlash. The live-action The Last of Us actor has always been seen as one of the good ones. He recently stood by Jimmy Kimmel in support during the late-night show host’s unfair temporary suspension. Speaking of “one of the good ones,” Bill Burr has been crossed off that list for many fans since he’s decided to perform at a comedy festival hosted by the royals of an oppressive regime. Comedian Zach Woods even called him and others out on it. The other shocker is that Pete Davidson, the son of a 9/11 victim, is also attending the festival.
To Pete Davidson, the Riyadh Comedy Festival Is Just Another Gig
“I’ve been getting a little bit of flak just like because my dad died 9/11,” Davidson said, addressing the public backlash he’s been receiving online for his decision. However, the way he sees it, the Riyadh Comedy Festival is just another job. “I just, you know, I get the routing and then I see the number and I go.” Many called out the stand-up comedian, saying that he’s now getting paid to perform for the people responsible for killing his dad. Whatever the case, Davidson appears to be ignoring the politics and controversy, treating this all as just another gig.
Fortunately for the Riyadh Comedy Festival performer, not everyone is focusing on his choice to join Bill Burr in Saudi Arabia. Many have commented that he looks healthy and happy now after years of struggling with drug abuse. “Pete has done so much work on himself,” praises a YouTube viewer. “I’ll always be rooting for him,” remarks another.
For Bill Burr, only time will tell if he’ll actually lose fans from his disappointing decision. But as for Pedro Pascal’s “backlash,” many will probably agree with one Redditor’s comment: “Thought the internet loved Pedro?!?“
