@devonrodriguezart
Devon RodriguezI’ll never forget this moment. I was invited to draw and interview Pedro Pascal to promote The Mandalorian & Grogu, and I was beyond excited. I arrived at the Disney offices in New York, walked upstairs, and there were production crews everywhere. It all felt so surreal. This was Disney. It was one of those moments where you just have to stop and take it all in. Then I spotted Pedro from across the room. Before I could even introduce myself, he smiled, walked over, and said, “Hey.” He told me he was a huge fan of my work, that he’d watched so many of my videos, and that he was actually starstruck by me. He said he loved how I draw people, bring them to life, tell their stories, and make them feel seen. Honestly, I didn’t even know what to say. Here was one of the biggest stars in the world telling me those things. It was one of the kindest, most genuine interactions I’ve ever had. We talked for a while before the cameras rolled, and what struck me most was how normal he felt. He didn’t come across like a celebrity, he just felt like a kind, humble person. Then, during the interview, he stopped everything to give me my flowers again, this time on camera. I really believe he wanted to make sure I had that moment captured forever. It was such a generous thing to do, and it’s something I’ll never forget. Moments like this remind me how grateful I am for all of you. None of this would be possible without your support. I grew up in poverty in the South Bronx. I grew up on welfare and food stamps. I experienced abuse, and I grew up in a neighborhood where violence was a part of everyday life. If you had told that kid that one day he’d be interviewing people he admired and being shown this kind of kindness in return, he never would have believed you. Life can change in ways you never expect. If I can go from where I started to where I am today, I truly believe amazing things are possible for you too. At the end of the day, kindness is one of the most powerful and beautiful things we can give each other. Thank you for this moment @pascalispunk
On the profile · Jun 27, 2026