Pedro Pascal says learning cello for 'Behemoth!' was tougher than 'Game of Thrones' battles

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  Pedro Pascal said learning to play the cello for Behemoth! was the most challenging task of his acting career.

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  He plays Alex Serian, a classically trained musician who returns to Los Angeles and film scoring.

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  Pascal said he would rather fight the Mountain from Game of Thrones than learn to play the cello convincingly.

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  He spoke at the UK premiere of the film at the BFI London Film Festival.

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  Behemoth! is due in UK cinemas on December 4.

Who

Pedro Pascal, who plays musician Alex Serian in Behemoth!

What

Pascal said learning the cello for the film was the most challenging task of his acting career.

When

He spoke at the UK premiere; the articles were published on October 13, 2026.

Where

The UK premiere was at the BFI London Film Festival.

Why

He learned the instrument to portray a gifted, classically trained musician believably.

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