Santa Clara, Calif. — Actor Pedro Pascal stunned millions of viewers with a surprise cameo during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, turning the already celebrity-packed performance into a viral crossover moment between Hollywood and global pop culture.
The “Last of Us” and “Mandalorian” star appeared alongside a constellation of famous faces, including Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Karol G, Jessica Alba and social media personalities, in what many fans described as a cinematic spectacle rather than a traditional halftime concert.
The cameo sent social media into overdrive, with fans pausing replays to confirm Pascal’s presence as clips circulated across TikTok, X and Instagram. For many, his appearance symbolized Bad Bunny’s growing influence beyond music, bridging Latin culture with mainstream Hollywood stardom.
Bad Bunny’s halftime show itself was historic, marking the first time a male Latino artist headlined the event and delivering a Spanish-language celebration of Puerto Rican culture, unity, and diaspora identity on America’s biggest sports stage.
Industry analysts say the celebrity-heavy lineup was carefully curated to maximize viral reach and cross-audience appeal, reinforcing the NFL’s strategy of turning halftime into a global entertainment spectacle rather than just a musical interlude.
But insiders suggest Pascal’s cameo was not just a random celebrity moment — and a behind-the-scenes collaboration plan may reveal why he was chosen over other rumored stars.
