Pedro Pascal's 'anxiety touching' moment with Vanessa Kirby ignites a meme frenzy; fans wonder: 'Why doesn't he touch men like that?'

Promotional videos for Marvel's upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps, featuring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, have been circulating online. As excitement builds for the superhero film, fans are buzzing about the off-camera chemistry between Pascal and Kirby, particularly their surprisingly affectionate interactions during press events.

In multiple appearances, including last year's San Diego Comic-Con, Pascal was seen holding Kirby's hand and leaning in closely during interviews. In one widely shared moment, Kirby reached out to gently touch his face mid-conversation. These exchanges have led to a flurry of speculation and memes on social media, with people wondering if it’s just friendly support or something deeper.

Pascal has been open about his anxiety, particularly in stressful public settings. He has noted that physical touch from close friends helps him cope. This context was underscored in a reel shared on July 30, 2024, by Instagram account @relationships.usa, which showcased the Comic-Con hand-holding moment and included the caption: “Pedro Pascal suffers from anxiety, and when he is anxious, he usually tries to have contact with someone.”

Not long ago, while promoting First Steps, Pascal was spotted holding Kirby closely.

Although Pascal has talked about his issues with anxiety and mentioned that physical contact aids him during public events, not everyone is convinced. The Internet swiftly responded, inundating social media with memes and comments that scrutinized his motives.