If you follow Rockstar Games on X (formerly Twitter), you might have been surprised by their recent post about the film Marching Powder and its star, Danny Dyer. The post, promoting the film's UK and Ireland release, left many wondering about Rockstar's involvement. Let's unravel the mystery.
Who is Danny Dyer?
Daniel John Dyer, or Danny Dyer as he's better known, is a prominent East London actor. In the UK, he's a household name, often described as an "absolute legend"—a term signifying someone funny, reckless, original, and sensitive. His career spans back to 1993, and he's renowned for portraying gritty, working-class characters, a persona mirrored in his outspoken public image and "tough uncle" approach to life. His vibrant social media presence further adds to his colorful reputation.
How is Danny Dyer Connected to Rockstar?
While seemingly unrelated, Dyer's voice is familiar to Grand Theft Auto fans. He voiced Kent Paul, the manager of the fictional band Love Fist, in GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas. However, a deeper connection exists: Rockstar Games produced The Football Factory, a 2004 British film starring Dyer and directed by Nick Love.
Marching Powder, the film Rockstar promoted, reunites Dyer and Love. Though not a sequel to The Football Factory, it shares thematic similarities, exploring football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a distinctly British dark humor. Despite the X post, Rockstar's involvement in Marching Powder is purely supportive, stemming from their past collaboration with Dyer and Love.
Is Vice City's Kent Paul Returning for GTA 6?
The short answer is: we don't know. The X post offers no clues about GTA 6. However, speculation is fun. The GTA universe is divided into the 3D era (PS2/PSP) and the HD era (GTA 4 onward), considered separate universes. While there's no direct continuation of storylines, some elements overlap. Grove Street appears in GTA 5, and several gangs from the 3D era reappear in the HD era. Intriguingly, Kent Paul's name is on the Vinewood Walk of Fame. Therefore, a GTA 6 appearance isn't impossible, but the Marching Powder post doesn't confirm anything.
