The Last of Us TV series has introduced a new character in its latest episode, played by Tony Dalton. Known for his role as Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul, Dalton portrays Javier Miller, Joel’s father, a police officer with a violent streak towards his sons. Neil Druckmann, the creator of The Last of Us, praised Dalton’s performance and cast him in Naughty Dog’s upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Neil Druckmann expressed his admiration for Tony Dalton’s acting skills, labeling him as his “first choice” for the role of Joel’s father. The character of Javier Miller adds a new dimension to the storyline, delving into Joel and Tommy’s troubled past with their abusive father. Druckmann was so impressed with Dalton’s work on The Last of Us TV series that he offered him a role in the highly anticipated game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet without hesitation.
In addition to Tony Dalton, actress Tati Gabrielle will also be part of Naughty Dog’s sci-fi project for PlayStation 5. Gabrielle, known for her role as Nora in The Last of Us TV show and her appearance in the Uncharted adaptation, will play a bounty hunter named Jordan A Mun in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The collaboration between talented actors like Dalton and Gabrielle promises an exciting and immersive gaming experience for players.