Pedro Pascal said the opportunity to work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer kept him from being homeless . Over two decades ago, the actor, 48, made a brief appearance in an episode that aired in November 1999 and said it 'saved the day' as he had 'less than $7 in [his] bank account] at the time. 'My entry level lasted about 15 years,' he recently told Entertainment Tonight while reflecting on the beginning of his acting career. 'We're talking about being able to see a doctor, getting sick, having surgery, paying my rent,' he explained about the difficulty he faced before landing the roles he is known for today. The Last of Us star - who was recently casted to star in a contemporary Western film alongside Emma Stone , Joaquin Phoenix and Austin Butler - said that the cameo 'saved the day.'...readncG1vNJzZmivp6x7pa3IpbCmmZmhe6S7ja6iaKymqLWww8GisWiolZm%2FsHnPmqqcmZxktq%2BwxLFloaydoQ%3D%3D