AceShowbiz - Jennifer Aniston and "The Last of Us" hunky star Pedro Pascal have set the internet ablaze following their recent dinner outing on Saturday night, March 22. The pair was seen outside The Tower Bar in West Hollywood.

The Friends alum, 56, showcased her effortless style in blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and a black vest, complemented by black high-heel boots and her signature blonde tresses. Meanwhile, Pascal, 49, known for his roles in "Narcos" and the upcoming sequel "Gladiator 2", sported a black leather biker jacket, jeans, suede boots, a mustache, and eyeglasses.

The evening left fans divided, with some speculating a blossoming romance and others hinting at a possible professional collaboration on Aniston's hit TV series, "The Morning Show".

The pair arrived separately after 8 PM and were seen deep in conversation outside the valet area before parting ways around 11:30 PM. Photos of the encounter have since gone viral, fueling theories about the nature of their meeting. Was it purely social, or does it hint at future projects together?

The night out came after Aniston, alongside her "Morning Show" co-star Reese Witherspoon, extended an open invitation to Pascal during the Critics Choice Awards red carpet.

In a playful exchange while chatting with KTLA anchors, Aniston directly asked Pascal, "Do you want to be on it?" With Witherspoon chiming in, "We actually do have a really good part for him." Pascal humorously responded, "I sleep with everyone on the show. I'm in!"

Even though production on the fourth season of "The Morning Show" wrapped in December 2024, the possibility of Pascal joining future seasons remains a topic of excitement among fans. Tweets like "Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal… Yeah, I see the vision so clearly" reflect the anticipatory buzz.

However, the speculated romantic angle comes at a time when Aniston was reported to be "blindsided" by her second ex-husband Justin Theroux's recent marriage to 30-year-old actress Nicole Brydon Bloom. The nuptials comes eight years after their divorce. Despite their split, Theroux always spoke fondly about Aniston, especially describing her as someone who's "still very dear to me" in a recent interview.

On the other hand, Pascal's career continues to soar. Apart from the anticipation of his next season in "The Last Of Us", he is also set to appear in "Fantastic Four: First Steps" and the rom-com "Materialists".

Whether it's a new romance or a professional partnership, the recent sighting of Aniston and Pascal has undoubtedly captured the attention of fans and media alike. Only time will tell what the future holds for this intriguing duo.