From "The Mandalorian" to "The Last of Us" and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," Pedro Pascal seemingly cannot escape his destiny as Hollywood's favorite father figure. The 2018 sci-fi sleeper hit "Prospect" is no exception, featuring the actor taking yet another young'un under his wing to forge a surprisingly heartwarming connection amidst a cold, indifferent universe. The best part? This gritty space western is currently streaming for free on YouTube.
As the feature-length evolution of Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell's Kickstarter-funded short, "Prospect" was produced on a $4 million budget, or a mere fraction of a single "The Last of Us" episode. However, what it might lack in blockbuster CGI, it more than compensates for with rich character drama and ruminative themes. A pre-fame Sophie Thatcher ("Yellowjackets") stars alongside the ever-sensational Pascal, as the duo embarks on an "us-versus-the-world" mission that would make Joel and Ellie — or even Din Djarin and Grogu — green with envy.
