Pedro Pascal Spotted with Rafael Olarra as photos of rafael olarra circulate in NYC

New paparazzi photos have placed rafael olarra alongside Pedro Pascal in New York City, a sighting that has fueled dating talk as it follows Valentine’s Day weekend. The images — which show the two men linking arms in Manhattan and later inside a movie theater — matter now because both men have not publicly confirmed or denied any romantic involvement.

Photos show linking arms and a Lower East Side outing on February 6, 2026

The set of images places the pair in New York City on February 6, 2026, with pictures showing them linking arms on their way to grab what appears to be a Sunday lunch in the Lower East Side. One account of the outing says the two dressed dapper and did a little sightseeing before the meal. Another set of pictures shows them leaving the same car together, with several fan accounts sharing those images afterward. The timing of the sightings corresponds with Valentine’s Day weekend.

They were also seen watching Wuthering Heights, then chatting in a cozy theater

Later images appear to show the pair sitting to watch Wuthering Heights, the period romance starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie. In the theater photos they are shown periodically chatting in a cozy setting while taking in the film. The combination of a daytime outing in the Lower East Side and an evening at the movies is central to why observers have linked the two appearances.

Rafael Olarra’s role at Faena and professional background

Rafael Olarra, 47, is identified in coverage as an art director and creative director at Faena, a role he has held since August 2015. Olarra’s professional bio states he is the art director of Faena Hotel and is in charge of materializing Alan Faena’s vision and of work to improve the Faena district. That bio lists collaborators named on the project, including Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martins, Ximena Caminos, Juan Gatti, Rem Koolhas, Foster, Oma, Francis Mallman and Paul Qui. The bio also says Olarra does freelance art-direction work for fashion campaigns, editorials, advertising, exhibitions, TV, theatre and events.

Pedro Pascal’s profile, ages and public stance on privacy

Pedro Pascal is identified as 50 years old in recent accounts and is noted for roles including Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and a part in Gladiator II. Coverage characterizes him as having maintained a low public profile and notes he has never publicly addressed his sexuality. Pascal has been described as an LGBTQ+ ally in coverage citing his support for his sister, Lux Pascal, and for The Last of Us costar Bella Ramsey; Lux Pascal is described as a trans woman who came out in February 2021, and Bella Ramsey is described as having identified as nonbinary.

Past relationships, fan reaction and confirmation status

Rafael Olarra previously dated actor Luke Evans between 2020 and 2021; in February 2020 the pair went public with their relationship on social media. Neither Pascal nor Olarra has confirmed or denied the current dating speculation. After the photos circulated, fans flooded comment sections with mixed reactions: some called for recognition that bisexuality exists, one wrote, "May I suggest to yall, that bisexuality exists too, " while another added, "Pretty positive the man has never commented on his sexuality. Also let him like whoever he likes. " Other comments included, "Oh great another gorgeous couple to envy !!!" and "Sexuality is a spectrum guys why do we care who dates who and why must we label EVERYTHING. " Some fans referenced Pascal’s past roles, noting, "I loved how his game of thrones character was also bi-sexual, I think he’s always been open about it, " and others compared the reaction to previous celebrity revelations, with one commenting, "feel like how my mom must have felt when she found out Ricky Martin was gay" and another saying, "It's Ricky Martin all over again. "

What remains unclear and what is confirmed

Confirmed elements in recent coverage are the February 6, 2026 New York City sightings, the images showing the two linking arms and leaving the same car, their apparent movie outing to see Wuthering Heights starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, Rafael Olarra’s role at Faena since August 2015 and his freelance work fields, Pedro Pascal’s age and recent credits, and Olarra’s prior relationship with Luke Evans between 2020 and 2021. What is unclear in the provided context is whether Pascal and Olarra have any romantic relationship beyond the outings and photos; both individuals have not publicly confirmed or denied the dating speculation.