Pedro Pascal Celebrates Sister Lux Pascal's New Role in 'The Beauty'

The actor is celebrating his sister's new role in Ryan Murphy's latest television series.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Lux Pascal, the sister of actor Pedro Pascal, has landed a starring role in Ryan Murphy's new TV series 'The Beauty'. Lux will play the character of Clara, a scientist struggling with her gender transition. Pedro Pascal is thrilled for his sister, saying 'This is one of the dreams you've had. You finally made it happen.'

Why it matters

The Pascal siblings have a close relationship, with Lux previously appearing alongside Pedro in the series Narcos. Lux's new role in a high-profile Ryan Murphy production represents an exciting career milestone for the 33-year-old actress.

The details

Lux Pascal was drawn to the story of 'The Beauty', which centers around a virus that makes people beautiful but is also lethal. She was 'enthralled' by the premise and is excited to be part of a Ryan Murphy project for the first time. When Lux told her brother Pedro about landing the role, he was 'so excited' and proud that she achieved one of her dreams.

  • Lux Pascal previously starred alongside her brother Pedro in the series Narcos in 2025.
  • Lux's new role in 'The Beauty' will premiere on FX and Hulu on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT starting in 2026.

The players

Lux Pascal

Lux Pascal is the 33-year-old sister of actor Pedro Pascal. She has previously starred alongside her brother in the series Narcos and was the lead in the 2025 film Miss Carbón. She is now taking on the role of Clara, a scientist struggling with her gender transition, in the new Ryan Murphy series 'The Beauty'.

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal is an acclaimed actor known for his roles in shows like Narcos and The Mandalorian. He is the older brother of actress Lux Pascal and is celebrating her new role in Ryan Murphy's 'The Beauty' series.

Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy is a prolific television producer, writer, and director known for creating hit shows like Glee, American Horror Story, and Pose. 'The Beauty' is his latest television series.

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What they’re saying

“I was really excited because this is my first time being a part of a show that is produced by Ryan Murphy. I've always been captivated by his vision throughout all the things he does.”

— Lux Pascal, Actress (People)

“I was just enthralled by the story of this virus that makes people beautiful, but it's also lethal.”

— Lux Pascal, Actress (People)

“Oh my God. When I told him [Pedro], he was so excited. He knows how big of a fan I am of Ryan Murphy. So, I was just over the roof and he was over the roof for me.”

— Lux Pascal, Actress (People)

“This is one of the dreams you've had. You finally made it happen.”

— Pedro Pascal (People)

What’s next

The Beauty will premiere on FX and Hulu on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT starting in 2026.

The takeaway

Lux Pascal's new role in the Ryan Murphy series 'The Beauty' represents an exciting career milestone for the actress, who is being celebrated by her supportive brother Pedro Pascal. The siblings' close relationship and mutual support for each other's acting pursuits is heartwarming to see.