May 21, 2025: Pedro Pascal continues to be the internet’s collective heartthrob, and this time, he’s turning up the heat alongside Alexander Skarsgård. The duo set social media ablaze after a now-viral clip from the Cannes Film Festival showed them sharing what looked like a passionate smooch—sending fans into a frenzy of thirst, awe, and unfiltered memes.
The moment unfolded during the premiere of Pillion, a film headlined by Skarsgård, which earned a 7-minute standing ovation at its Cannes debut. And while the standing ovation was ostensibly for the film, much of the internet’s focus immediately shifted to that embrace. In the clip doing the rounds, Pedro and Alexander are seen in a close, affectionate hug. As they part, Pedro holds Alexander’s face tenderly, and Skarsgård leans in for what appears to be a steamy kiss.
Cue the internet explosion. From “My basement? Flooded.” to “I’m pregnant 😭😫,” fans flooded social media with hilarious, hyperbolic reactions that spanned every shade of thirsty admiration. One user perfectly summed it up:
“Hot man fantasy!!! And two of the most awesome, morally ethical dudes on the planet. Which makes them both 100 times hotter!! 🔥”
However, not all is as it seems. A different angle of the viral clip, shot from higher in the theatre, confirms that Skarsgård actually kissed Pascal on the cheek—a sweet gesture, but far from the full-on lip-lock many imagined. Still, this minor detail hasn’t stopped the internet from losing its collective mind.
About the Film
The buzz-worthy moment took place after the screening of Pillion, a bold and provocative narrative that explores dominance, submission, and personal transformation. The film stars Harry Melling as Colin, a shy and aimless man who meets Ray (Skarsgård), the commanding leader of a biker gang. Their relationship quickly spirals into an unconventional power dynamic that forces Colin to confront his own identity, desires, and stagnation.
Though Pedro Pascal doesn’t star in the film, his appearance at the premiere—and his onscreen chemistry with Skarsgård—has given Pillion an unexpected pop culture moment that may linger longer than its festival buzz.