Pedro Pascal Lookalike’s Hilarious Daily Show Moment Goes Viral
Meet George Gountas: Pedro Pascal’s Doppelgänger
Pedro Pascal has legions of fans, but it’s George Gountas, a lighting designer for The Daily Show, who’s enjoying a moment of unexpected fame. Gountas recently appeared on the show in a segment hosted by Jon Stewart after winning a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest. The kicker? He works behind the scenes on the very show where he got his moment in the spotlight.
How a Lighting Designer Became a Viral Sensation
The contest win wasn’t planned. Gountas was encouraged by his wife, Jenny Gania, and his neighbor (who happens to be a stylist) to enter after hearing constant remarks about his uncanny resemblance to Pascal. Jenny described the contest as a “Father’s Day treat,” and the rest is history.
Gountas told Stewart that once he arrived at the contest, he was almost immediately informed that he was going to win. With borrowed pants, glasses, and shoes, he transformed into the Game of Thrones and The Last of Us star’s double, earning laughs and applause. Stewart quipped, “You’re a sexier, younger Pedro Pascal,” and the audience agreed.
Behind the Scenes: Working on The Daily Show
What makes this story even better is Gountas’ day job he’s actually a lighting designer for The Daily Show. Stewart admitted he’d never noticed the resemblance until the lookalike contest came up. Gountas shared that it wasn’t until Game of Thrones aired that friends, coworkers, and strangers began making the connection.
During the interview, Stewart explored how surreal it was for someone behind the scenes to be thrust into the spotlight. Gountas remained humble, though he clearly enjoyed the attention and praise, especially when it came from Stewart himself.
The Internet Responds: Lookalike Fame
Social media lit up with reactions. Clips from the segment went viral on TikTok and Instagram, with fans praising Gountas’ charisma and joking that he could be Pascal’s stunt double or long-lost brother. Some fans even floated the idea that Gountas could stand in for Pascal in upcoming press junkets or fan events.
Conclusion: Fame Found in the Studio Lights
George Gountas didn’t set out to go viral but thanks to being a Pedro Pascal lookalike and a well-timed contest win, he’s now a household name among fans. It’s a feel-good moment of celebrity lookalike fun that reminds us how random, and hilarious, virality can be.
