Gabriel Luna, the acclaimed actor recognized for his impactful performances in major projects like The Last Of Us, Terminator, and Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., recently took on the role of Detective Rafael Tovar in the gripping true crime series, Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. Luna was drawn to the character’s vulnerability, noting, “I’ve played other characters that are either super heroic or supervillainous, whatever the case, they were generally invulnerable. But I loved how vulnerable this guy was. How he tried to be as involved as he possibly could not only in the investigative elements of the case, but also in the excavation of the scene, in the pursuit of discovering and identifying the 27 young men and boys who are in the cross space center, but also the six that were also in the Des plains river. His whole life became about this crusade that he had to restore the humanity to these people.”
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Luna also shared insights into his collaboration with co-star Michael Chernus, who portrays the serial killer. A mutual friend, Paul Walter Hauser, facilitated their connection. Luna emphasized the importance of mutual support during intense filming: “Michael Chernus had a lot on his shoulders, but we went into it early and just decided that we were going to be each other’s tether, because to live in the world of this show for a prolonged period of time starts to deteriorate some of yourself and your constitution. We were actually really good friends and all the animosity you see on screen is just him being a great actor and me responding to him.”
Reflecting on his international fame, Luna expressed his continued surprise and gratitude: “You just want to connect with people and the fact that it happens on a global scale is rare. With these streaming platforms, we are able to tell some of these stories on a global scale about these unsung heroes. It’s a privilege that anytime anything you do can connect with other cultures and people across the world. I still freak out that people even know who I am in places like Morocco or Brazil or wherever I’m at. But I’m glad that they’re enjoying stories that we’re telling.”