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Pedro Pascal's Early Role: Died as Human, Rose as Vampire
28 Jun
Summary
- Pascal played Eddie, a freshman turned vampire.
- His character was staked by Buffy in the 'Buffy' episode.
- This role was an early part before his major success.

Long before achieving widespread fame, Pedro Pascal appeared in a notable guest role on the hit television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' In the Season 4 premiere episode, titled 'The Freshman,' which aired in 1999, a young Pascal was credited as Pedro Balmaceda. He played Eddie, a disoriented freshman who encounters Buffy on their first day at UC Sunnydale.
Eddie's storyline took a dark turn when he was attacked and turned into a vampire by a local gang. In a pivotal scene, Buffy was forced to stake him, ending his brief existence as both a human and a vampire. This role served as an early credit for Pascal, preceding his later success in major Hollywood productions.