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Hollywood’s fixation on Pascal appears to be rooted in superficiality—his face, his image—rather than proven box office appeal. Critics argue that the frenzy to push Pascal as a savior overlooks his actual track record, which includes flops and controversies. There’s a suspicion that media outlets are influenced by Pascal’s personal connections, as some journalists have personally interviewed him or are part of promotional efforts tied to Disney and Marvel.
This preference for visibility over viability raises questions: is Pascal genuinely a box office draw, or is he being artificially propped up as such? The evidence suggests the latter. The same industry that promotes Pascal as the future is also witnessing declining theater attendance, with some of the worst movie years in decades.