Narcos star Pedro Pascal has spoken about the future of show after a location scout was killed and Pablo Escobar’s brother threatened Netflix chiefs.
Earlier this month, 37-year-old Carlos Muñoz Portal was scouting locations for season four of the drama when his bullet-riddled body and car were found in a remote area near the borders of the violent Hidalgo state.
Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria, brother of the late drug baron Pablo Escobar, then said he would "close their little show down" if his family did not receive $1billion payment from Netflix
The gangster - formerly known as the 'chief of hitmen' - also encouraged Netflix to "hire hitmen for security".
Speaking to TMZ, Pascal described Portal’s death as a "tragedy" and stressed that the show would not be able to continue until things were made safe for the cast and crew.
"We can’t do it if it’s not safe," said Pascal, who plays Narcos DEA agent Javier Peña. "We’re talking about lives. If they want to do it then they’ll figure it out in a safe way."
Last year, Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria demanded $1billion from the show for using his brother’s likeness without the family’s permission.
"I don’t want Netflix or any other film production company to film any movies in Medellin or Colombia that relates to me or my brother Pablo without authorization from Escobar Inc," he said earlier this month.
"It is very dangerous. Especially without our blessing. This is my country."
The third season of Narcos premiered on Netflix on September 1.
