Pedro Pascal knows how to keep things fun on set, and off.
In a recent interview with Elle UK, the 50‑year‑old Materialists star casually encouraged his 35‑year‑old co-star, Dakota Johnson, to launch an OnlyFans account devoted solely to her feet. “You could just wiggle your toe and you’d make money,” Pascal quipped, clearly amused by the idea. Johnson, who only went public with their film late last year, cocked her head and laughed. “Should I do that?” she asked. “I would look at OnlyFans models on Instagram if I knew how to do that. Sounds intriguing.”
That playful suggestion perfectly illustrates the easygoing camaraderie Pascal and Johnson share, but it was only the beginning of their hilarious conversation. At one point in their sit‑down, Pascal tried to stump Johnson with a question: “Dakota, when and where did we first meet?” Johnson shot back with mock indignation, “According to whose truth? Do you want your story or my story?” Pascal laid out his version: they first crossed paths at the HBO after‑party following the 2014 Golden Globes. It wasn’t on the red carpet, he explained, but in the back rooms where celebrities mingle post‑ceremony, fueled by the free‑flowing champagne. “You knew Sarah Paulson, so you were on your own,” he said. “They probably wouldn’t give you a plus‑one, so we banded together and looked after you.”
Johnson’s response was genuine and surprising: she didn’t remember a thing. “That’s so crazy that I don’t remember meeting you there,” she confessed. “It feels like something substantial happened that night and I’m blocking it out.” Pascal admitted he was a little wounded. “Well, I loved you the first time,” he said, “and then I didn’t think you were that nice to me at the Met Gala. You weren’t mean, but I was building this wonderful interaction in my head of already having met you. And I had a moment of feeling a little stupid because it was like, ‘Oh, she doesn’t remember me.’ The hurt I felt was connected to love.”
Johnson grinned and acknowledged the absurdity of it all. “I find the Met Gala is like The Twilight Zone,” she said. “I don’t know what the f*** is going on. I don’t feel I connect with any human beings in a real way; it’s like going into some sort of vortex. By the way, this is not the first time I’ve had this conversation with you. This is maybe the 37th time we’ve had this conversation. The 37th time Pedro makes me feel like an absolute piece of s*** for not remembering him.” But she clarified that her first impression was entirely positive: “My first impression of you was, ‘Wow, this guy is so cool. What a nice man that I’ve definitely never met before.’ And then I loved you very quickly.”
Their banter shows why fans are so excited about Materialists, due in theaters soon. The film reunites Pascal and Johnson, both Oscar nominees, for a tense drama about power, ambition, and moral compromise. But their real‑life friendship shines through clips like this, where even teasing about toe‑wiggling for cash becomes adorable.
Johnson is hardly new to high‑profile romances, but her work-forward attitude has always come first. Pascal, meanwhile, continues to balance major franchise commitments, like his upcoming return as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian, with indie passion projects. Now, they’re both gearing up to bring a gritty, adult tone to Materialists, directed by a rising indie filmmaker.
In addition to jokes about OnlyFans, Pascal gave Johnson a glowing compliment on her stunt skills: when Johnson mentioned rumors she’d be doing wild stunts in her next big project with Tom Cruise, Pascal nodded emphatically. “She’s fearless,” he said. “I can’t wait to see what she does.” That tease of Johnson’s GMA revelation, “Not just one but a few projects with Doug Liman, Christopher McQuarrie, and of course, Tom”, got a knowing smile. Their professional chemistry is already generating headlines and speculation about what’s next.
Pascal and Johnson were first spotted out together last Valentine’s weekend in London for a dinner that insiders told PEOPLE was “all about discussing potential collaborations.” They’ve since been seen strolling through Hyde Park on Johnson’s birthday, and even exiting David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in the same car on May 3. Splashes like that have fueled romance rumors, but for now, both insist their bond is rooted in mutual respect and a shared work ethic.
At the end of their Elle chat, Johnson returned to the foot-money topic: “I’d actually look at OnlyFans models on Instagram if I knew how to do that,” she said with a laugh. “Sounds intriguing.” Pascal’s grin widened. “Do it,” he teased one last time. “You’ll see.” Johnson shook her head, but her smile said it all, sometimes, career advice can sound a lot like a party trick. And in Hollywood, that kind of suggestion might just go viral.
