Pedro Pascal Boyfriend: Sightings With Rafael Olarra in NYC Ignite Conversation
Fresh sightings of Pedro Pascal with Rafael Olarra in New York City over Valentine’s Day weekend have renewed questions about the actor’s private life and why those images matter. Pedro Pascal Boyfriend speculation centers on multiple outings—walking arm‑in‑arm through the Lower East Side, sharing lunch, leaving the same car, and attending a screening of Wuthering Heights—while neither man has commented.
Pedro Pascal Boyfriend: Sightings and timeline
Photos circulated showing Pascal and Olarra walking through the Lower East Side, cleanly dressed and coordinated, at one point linking arms en route to lunch. Other images show them exiting the same car, and a separate set captures the pair at a theater screening of Wuthering Heights, where they were seated together and periodically chatting during the film. Earlier in the weekend they were snapped sightseeing in New York, and their day at the movies followed a tour of the Lower East Side and a Sunday lunch.
What the images show in detail
Some shots depict Pascal holding onto Olarra in public; other frames show them bundled against winter cold, wearing multiple layers. At the screening they watched the period romance that stars Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, and were described as periodically chatting in a cozy theater. Across the available images the pair appear close and at ease in public settings.
Who is Rafael Olarra?
Rafael Olarra is 47 and works as an art director and creative lead for Faena. His role involves shaping large‑scale creative projects spanning hospitality, design, and cultural programming, with a portfolio that includes collaborations across fashion campaigns, exhibitions, live events, and ongoing work tied to the Faena District. He was previously in a relationship with actor and singer Luke Evans; that relationship went public in 2020 during a trip to Hawaii and the two separated, with Evans confirming the split in early 2021. The relationship lasted a little over a year.
Pedro Pascal’s stance on privacy and public persona
Pascal, 50, has maintained a guarded approach to his private life even as his public profile has risen. In past interviews he has indicated he does not want to unpack his relationships for public consumption. His public narrative in recent years has emphasized his work and advocacy. He has been a visible supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and has used his platform to uplift the community and to support his sister, Lux Pascal, who is transgender; Lux has described him as an important part of her life and formative identity.
Public reaction and cultural context
The images have stirred a wider cultural conversation about public displays of affection between men and representation. Observers note that when two men—especially when one is a major star widely described in recent commentary as an unexpected sex symbol at 50 and the internet’s favorite “daddy”—express affection in public, it carries symbolic weight. Commentators have said such visibility can signal social progress: if two men can openly show closeness on the street, that is seen by some as evidence that society is moving in a positive direction. At the same time, it is noted that members of the LGBTQ+ community have historically had to hide for fear of attacks or discrimination, which remain common.
What remains unconfirmed
Neither Pedro Pascal nor Rafael Olarra has commented on the nature of their relationship, and the exact status of their connection remains unclear in the provided context. Observers caution that images alone do not establish a formal relationship. Also included in recent entertainment items is confirmation from Sigourney Weaver about Pascal’s role in The Mandalorian & Grogu, mention of a first official teaser trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and a first look at Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord; the broader professional work underscores how Pascal’s public conversation often centers on his projects and advocacy rather than his romantic life.
Recent updates indicate these details are the publicly visible facts; further clarification may emerge, but at present the parties pictured have not offered comment.
