Weapons’ director Zach Cragger explained how the SAG-AFTRA strike contributed to Pedro Pascal dropping out of the film, eventually leading to an entire recast.

"We had the strike, and then Pedro Pascal's schedule threw us into turmoil. I had to recast the entire movie," said director Zach Cregger

The director and writer of Weapons, Zach Cregger, has recently unfolded the reason behind replacing the internet's favorite heartthrob, Pedro Pascal.