Chris Evans,Dakota Johnson, andPedro Pascalhave been busy promotingtheir glitzy rom-com film,Materialists, but leave it to Pascal to steal the spotlight with the most unexpected pop culture confession. During an interview withBritish Vogue,the internet’s favorite “daddy” revealed his undying love for an early-2000s reality show about airline employees. Yes, you read that right. Forget prestige TV — Pascal is proudly team delayed flights and luggage drama, callingAirlinehis go-to comfort watch.
While most celebs might name-dropReal Housewivesor something onHGTVas their comfort watch, Pascal gushed overAirline, the A&E reality series that turned everyday airport chaos into must-see TV. The three-season A&E series followsthe exploits of Southwest Airlines employeesas they assist cantankerous travelers at the airport. It showcases the experience of passengers, ground workers, and the onboard staff members of the airline. If you’re curious about what makes itsogood,here’s whyAirlinestill flies high on Pascal’s list.
Pedro Pascal’s Favorite Reality Show Revealed
As theBritish Vogueinterview was warming up, Johnson asked her co-star which reality TV series he would like to be cast on. Pascal admitted that he loves old programs from A&E, before describing the series,Airline. Forget flight simulators or luxury lounges, this series, which follows Southwest Airlines, throws you straight into the heart of airport chaos, like lost luggage and missed connections that spiral into full-blown meltdowns, long before TikTok caught all the real-time action in reels.
It’s 70 episodes of unfiltered drama, teetering between absurd and emotional, all while gate agents smile politely even if they are seething underneath. No surprise, Pascal is obsessed:Airlineis likeThe Bearfor customer service, and it’s way more intense than anyone remembers. As he described the scenario, he realized that the reality of being at the airport for work wasn’t so appealing, andbefore there was even a moment of lag, Johnson swept in with the suggestion ofThe Great British Bake-Off, which would seemingly be a much cozier filming environment.
As Pascal joked, he would preferThe Great Canadian Bake-Offand hammed up an apology to the UK audience ofBritish Vogue, it was clear that the duo had developed a swift rapport on set.Johnson’s quick suggestion of an alternative reality series allowed Pascal to volley back a humorous response, and then the pair were off to the next question. The chemistry between the cast of Materialists is clear-cut, which is why they can’t seem to stop laughing together.
The ‘Materialists’ Cast Can’t Stop Laughing Together
The press tour to promote a film always promises a fun glimpse intothe chemistry of the cast, as they are invited to do interviews and promotional stunts that often reveal their sense of humor. From the start of the press tour appearances, it was clear that when the cast ofMaterialistsgot together, a fun and flirty vibe would follow. Johnson is known for her cut-and-dry humor, which seems to delight her male co-stars during interviews. Johnson’ssurprising fearlessness confronting awkward momentsor even other celebrities is well-documented, considering the actress has jokingly been credited for initiating the downfall of comedianEllen DeGeneres, simply for the viral moment when she corrected DeGeneres about whether the daytime host had been invited to the actress' Christmas party. The phrase, “That’s not the truth Ellen” entered the cultural lexicon, and Johnson’s reputation for directness was solidified.
Johnson doesn’t hold back in theBritish Vogueinterview segment.When the question came up about what Pascal’s ideal night out would be, the actor demurely admitted his favorite night out would be “a night in,” which was met with a grandiose eye-roll from Johnson as she muttered, “Okay, boring.” When Johnson admitted her childhood nickname had been “Coqui,” and Pascal jokingly suggested it sounded like slang for part of the male anatomy, the actress sarcastically agreed that, of course, that was her nickname as a little girl, before calling her co-star an “f—ing idiot.” The pair give off the comfortable dynamic of two old friends roasting one another. If the press tour chemistry is any indication,Materialistswill bea love triangle for the ages.
Materialistsis in theatres now, andAirlineis available to stream onYouTube.
