Pedro Pascal Sparks Dating Rumors With Rafael Olarra While 2026 Blockbuster Slate Heats Up
Pedro Pascal is dominating headlines this week — and not just for his upcoming films. The 50-year-old actor has been photographed in back-to-back public outings with art director Rafael Olarra, setting social media ablaze with dating speculation while his on-screen career enters one of its biggest years yet.
Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra Spotted Together Across Two Cities
The wave of Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra sightings began over Valentine's Day weekend in New York City. The pair were photographed linking arms and strolling through Manhattan's Lower East Side before heading to lunch together. Photos also emerged showing them seated side by side at a screening of the Jacob Elordi-led film Wuthering Heights.
The public outings quickly caught fire online, with fans and media outlets closely tracking every appearance. Neither Pascal nor Olarra issued any statement when approached by photographers, choosing to keep the details of their relationship entirely private.
Beverly Hills PDA Sends Speculation Into Overdrive
On Monday, February 23 ET, Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra were photographed again — this time during a Beverly Hills neighborhood stroll. Photos show the two wrapping their arms around each other's waists, with Pascal leaning in and resting his chin on Olarra's shoulder while both smiled in the California sunshine.
The Beverly Hills outing represented the most physically close the two have appeared in public. When a photographer asked them directly about the nature of their relationship, both men declined to comment, keeping the internet guessing.
Who Is Rafael Olarra?
Rafael Olarra is a prominent art and creative director, currently serving in that role at the Faena Hotel chain — a position he has held since August 2015. He is openly gay and previously had a well-known relationship with Welsh actor Luke Evans, which the two confirmed ended in early 2021.
Olarra and Pedro Pascal share Chilean heritage, a cultural connection that observers have noted in coverage of the pair. Beyond that shared background, details about how and when the two first met have not been made public.
Pedro Pascal Has Long Guarded His Private Life
Despite his massive global profile, Pedro Pascal has consistently kept his personal life out of the spotlight. The The Last of Us star has never publicly addressed his sexuality, which remains entirely his own business. Pascal has, however, been a vocal and committed LGBTQ+ ally for years.
His sister Lux Pascal is transgender, and his The Last of Us co-star Bella Ramsey identifies as nonbinary. Pascal has spoken at length about the importance of protecting vulnerable communities and those who simply ask for the right to exist as themselves.
A Career-Defining 2026 Lineup Awaits Pedro Pascal
Beyond the romance headlines, Pedro Pascal is approaching one of the most professionally significant years of his career. The Mandalorian and Grogu opens exclusively in theaters on May 22, 2026, with Pascal reprising his role as Din Djarin alongside a cast that includes Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White.
Later in the year, Pascal will appear as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in Avengers: Doomsday, set for a December 18, 2026 release — positioned as the MCU's largest event film since Endgame. Adding to the slate, a new romance film titled De Noche, directed by Todd Haynes, is set to begin production in March 2026, potentially shaping Pascal's awards-season profile heading into 2027.
