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The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal played knight in shining armour for Emma Stone on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival when they were suddenly attacked by a bee.
The stars were being photographed with Austin Butler, 33, to celebrate the premiere of their new movie Eddington, directed by Midsommar and Hereditary mastermind Ari Aster and co-starring Joaquin Phoenix, 50.
However, the trio were soon distracted by the arrival of an inquisitive bee, which honed in on La La Land actress Emma, 36.
Noting the bee’s arrival, an alarmed-looking Emma recoiled, leaning into co-star Pedro, 50, as it buzzed around their heads.
Between posing for pictures, co-star Pedro helped to fend off the beast, shooing it away with a playful swat as Austin lightly blew in its general direction.
The moment soon attracted the attention of fans online, who had social media abuzz with talk of Pedro’s swift action.
Writing in reaction to the footage acquired by Variety, thirsty fans on X shared their sense of jealousy at Emma’s personal bodyguard.
‘Oh to be attacked by a bee on the Cannes red carpet so I can hold onto Pedro Pascal for dear life so he can save me,’ wrote whatsername94.
‘I need Pedro Pascal to save me from a bee just once in my life,’ agreed humanndisaster.
‘oh to be Emma Stone getting protected by Pedro Pascal and Austin Butler from a bee,’ said pedxascal.
‘Oh my god i LOVE this picture Emma Stone trying to back off from flying at her bee Pedro Pascal wheezing at the scene and Austin Butler just there serving jawline and side profile,’ noted thecinesque of the unfolding scene.
‘Now I know how sensitive Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal are about how they treated the bee. That’s 🥰🥰 Emma Stone’s natural but still delicate reaction because the bee thought she was a flower… Awwww!! 🌸🐝’ said moodylici0us.
Disaster averted, Emma, Pedro and Austin continued to celebrate the premiere of Eddington, which marked their collaboration with horror director Ari Aster.
Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, this modern Western follows a small-town sheriff (played by Beau is Afraid star Joaquin, in his second film with the director) as he faces off against its mayor (Pedro), sparking a parochial feud which threatens to consume the town.
In the film, Austin plays charismatic local cult leader Vernon Jefferson Peak, while Emma plays the sheriff’s wife.
Playing at Cannes on Friday, Eddington received a five-minute standing ovation, reportedly moving star Joaquin to tears.
Garnering 63% on Rotten Tomatoes since its premiere, the film has already divided critics, with some praising its satirical edge, while The Hollywood Reporter described it as ‘bloated’ and ‘self-indulgent.’
Regardless, the film is one of Metro.co.uk‘s most anticipated Cannes releases – and coming from the man behind the likes of Midsommar and Beau is Afraid, its combination of COVID drama and modern Western is sure to be no less bee-fuddling.
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