In an interview with Digital Journal, Jake Foy shared that he was thrilled to provide a new take on the familiar archetype of a cowboy. He told the outlet, “What is exciting for me is that this is a character that brings some new representation to western stories.” His character’s strength is a given, and his sexuality is not his story’s point of contention. The showrunner for “Ride,” Sherri Cooper-Landsman, shared with Deadline, “What’s so great is that Tuff tries to be tough and he feels like his role in this family is to be the bull fighter, but not just in the ring. I think it’s a perfect name for him.”
Foy shared with Digital Journey about Tuff, “His character is not rooted in victimhood at all.” He explained, “Tuff is bravely himself, courageous and loyal, and those are traits that I value as an individual, and it is nice to bring to life another queer character who puts family, love, and loyalty first.” Beyond his admiration for Tuff, the actor also identifies with his emotional life. He told Monsters and Critics, “We both oddly wear our hearts on our sleeves and are thoughtlessly or endlessly loyal to a fault.” Both the actor and his character also enjoy one favorite past time.
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