Is Pedro Pascal Dating Rafael Olarra? Everything We Know About the 2026 Romance Rumors
Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra have sent the internet into full meltdown mode. The Last of Us and Fantastic Four star has set the internet ablaze with a string of increasingly affectionate public appearances alongside Argentine creative director Rafael Olarra — with the most recent sighting landing in Beverly Hills on February 24, 2026 ET. Here is a complete breakdown of every confirmed sighting, what we know about both men, and what remains officially unconfirmed.
Every Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra Sighting So Far
Photographs from February 6, 2026, place Pascal and Olarra together across multiple outings in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where they were photographed linking arms and walking before a Sunday meal. Paparazzi photos show Pascal and Olarra walking through the Lower East Side, dressed clean and coordinated, at one point linking arms as they headed toward lunch. Another set of images showed the duo attending a screening of Wuthering Heights, seated together and periodically chatting during the film.
The most physically close sighting came Monday, February 24 ET, when the two were spotted wrapping their arms around each other's waists in Beverly Hills — with Pascal leaning in and resting his mouth and chin on Olarra's broad shoulders. The pair were all smiles in the California sunshine. When a photographer asked directly about the nature of their relationship, both men declined to comment.
Who Is Rafael Olarra? Luke Evans Connection Explained
Rafael Olarra is a 47-year-old Argentine creative director who has served as art director at Faena Hotel since 2015, overseeing the brand's visual identity and artistic direction. He is openly gay and is no stranger to hanging around with famous faces, having posted about encounters with Cher, RuPaul's Drag Race winner Violet Chachki, and model Gisele Bündchen.
Olarra hit the headlines numerous times between 2019 and 2021 when it was confirmed that he was in a relationship with Welsh actor Luke Evans — star of Beauty and the Beast and Nine Perfect Strangers. The couple went Instagram official in February 2020 during a trip to Hawaii. By January 2021, Evans confirmed the split in an interview, stating simply: "It is what it is." Olarra and Pascal share Chilean heritage — a cultural connection observers have noted as a meaningful common bond.
Is Pedro Pascal Gay? What We Actually Know
Pedro Pascal, 50, has been a fierce LGBTQ+ ally for many years, particularly as it relates to his sister Lux Pascal, who is trans, and his The Last of Us costar Bella Ramsey, who has identified as nonbinary. But the star of The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Gladiator II has always maintained a low profile and has never publicly addressed his sexuality.
As of February 24, 2026, no romantic relationship between Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra has been confirmed by either party. What is confirmed is a pattern of warm, physically affectionate, and very public appearances together across multiple cities over the span of several weeks. Pascal's sexuality is entirely his own business — and he has given no indication he plans to address it publicly anytime soon.
Pedro Pascal Career: Mandalorian, Fantastic Four, and Avengers Ahead
Pascal is set to star in the upcoming Disney+ series The Mandalorian and Grogu, premiering May 22, 2026, reprising his beloved role as Din Djarin. He will also appear as Reed Richards — Mister Fantastic — in the MCU's Avengers: Doomsday, set for a December 18, 2026 release. A new romance film titled De Noche, directed by Todd Haynes, is also set to begin production in March 2026, adding further awards-season potential to an already extraordinary year.
The Bottom Line on Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra
Neither Pascal nor Olarra has confirmed or denied anything — allowing the rumor mill to spin freely. What is confirmed is that two very well-dressed men went sightseeing, went to the movies, shared lunches, and took leisurely strolls across two American cities over three consecutive weeks.
Until one of them speaks publicly, the question of whether Pedro Pascal is dating Rafael Olarra stays open — but the photos are telling a very compelling story. In a media landscape obsessed with celebrity couples, the most powerful move Pascal and Olarra could make is exactly what they are already doing — saying absolutely nothing at all.
