From the streets of Austin to the center of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, Luna is redefining the action hero.
🔥 Who Is Gabriel Luna?
Gabriel Isaac Luna, born December 5, 1982, in Austin, Texas, is an American actor and producer known for his magnetic screen presence and roles that blur the line between hero and antihero. Whether he’s wearing a badge, riding a motorcycle, or taking on the apocalypse, Luna has quickly carved a space in the modern action-sci-fi pantheon.
🦾 Breakthrough Role: Ghost Rider
Luna gained widespread attention for portraying Robbie Reyes / Ghost Rider on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2016–2017). With a flaming skull and a moral code forged in East L.A., Luna’s take on the iconic antihero brought fresh energy to the Marvel universe.
🏍️ “Ghost Rider is vengeance, but Robbie Reyes is heart.”
His performance was so impactful that Hulu briefly planned a Ghost Rider spinoff centered around his character, though the project was ultimately shelved.
💣 The Terminator Franchise: Rev-9 in Dark Fate
In 2019’s Terminator: Dark Fate, Luna stepped into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s shadow to play the terrifying new Terminator model: Rev-9—a sleek, split-form killing machine. His portrayal was both physically intense and eerily calm, earning praise for bringing a modern, intelligent menace to the classic franchise.
🍄 HBO’s The Last of Us
In 2023, Luna starred in the critically acclaimed HBO series The Last of Us as Tommy Miller, the loyal younger brother of Joel (Pedro Pascal). His portrayal added depth to the rugged survivor, showing Luna’s range beyond action-heavy roles.
🌍 “Tommy believes there’s still something worth saving—that makes him the hope of the show.”
🔍 NCIS: LA Connection?
While Gabriel Luna has not appeared in NCIS: Los Angeles directly, his military-adjacent and tactical roles, like in Terminator: Dark Fate and The Last of Us, have made him a popular fan pick for potential future casting in the NCIS or SEAL Team universes.
Many fans have floated Luna as a great fit for:
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A rogue ex-Navy SEAL turned CIA operative
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A deep-cover intel agent with ties to Latin American ops
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A cyber-forensics expert with battlefield training
🎯 Fan Buzz: “Gabriel Luna would kill it on NCIS: LA. He brings that same mystery and intensity as characters like Sabatino or Callen.”
🎬 Select Film & TV Credits
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Matador (TV) | Tony Bravo |
| 2015 | Wicked City | Paco Contreras |
| 2016–17 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Robbie Reyes / Ghost Rider |
| 2018 | Bernie the Dolphin | Clint |
| 2019 | Terminator: Dark Fate | Rev-9 |
| 2023 | The Last of Us | Tommy Miller |
| 2025 | The Devil’s Playbook (TBA) | Lead role |
🎭 Beyond Action: Indie, Theatre & Austin Roots
Luna is a classically trained actor and co-founder of Paper Chairs Theatre Company in Austin. He brings depth, discipline, and Texas grit to every performance, no matter the budget.
🎤 Quick Facts
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🎓 Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Drama.
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🎮 A gamer and comic book fan—Ghost Rider was a dream role.
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❤️ Married to Smaranda Ciceu, an actress and writer.
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🌍 Advocates for Latino representation in Hollywood.
🎙️ “You don’t have to fit the mold to lead the story. Sometimes you burn the mold down—and ride off in flames.” — Gabriel Luna
