The Last Of Us' Gabriel Luna Admires Tommy's 'Free-Flowing' Nature

In Episode 6, Tommy shows that he's willing to sacrifice everything — his home, his family, his happiness — just to finish his brother's mission of delivering Ellie to the Fireflies. In a flash, he nearly even becomes Ellie's guardian. And according to Luna, that's exactly what the actor loves about the character.

"He's got a little bit more of a free-flowing way of being, and I really admire that about him," Luna said in the HBO featurette. "He's able to pivot at any point and go in any direction." The featurette also showed a scene reminding viewers that Joel considers Tommy a "joiner" — someone who is quick to sign up for a new fight. But, of course, that doesn't mean Tommy is particularly ambitious. "[Tommy] is somebody that's OK with kind of moving sideways sometimes and ... taking his time," added Luna. "It's not necessary for him always to be racing." 

Thankfully for Tommy and his newfound happiness in Jackson, Wyoming, he'll get to take his time for just a little bit longer — as Joel and Ellie are now reunited once more. Of course, Tommy's situation may change at a moment's notice, but for now, he'll get to revel a bit in his peaceful existence.