If you follow Rockstar Games on X (the Everything App formerly known as Twitter), you might have been surprised or confused to see the GTA studio posting about the film Marching Powder and its star, Danny Dyer. The tweet reads:
From our friends Nick Love and Danny Dyer, the absolute legends behind The Football Factory...@MarchingPowder_ — a proper naughty comedy out tomorrow in the UK and Ireland.
Get tickets now at https://t.co/Zj4EBgRKVO and look out for details on worldwide release soon. pic.twitter.com/15u4DEpeDW
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) March 6, 2025
Why would Rockstar Games, with its massive following of 21 million, be promoting a small British film? And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let’s dive in and find out.
Who is Danny Dyer?
Daniel John Dyer, known as Danny Dyer, is a well-known actor from East London. In the UK, he's a household name and, as Rockstar's post suggests, an "absolute legend." For those unfamiliar with British slang, Urban Dictionary defines a "legend" as:
“A person who embodies the pinnacle of all the important social aspects. Any person who is funny, reckless, original and sensitive in the right measures is likely to be nominated a legend by his associates. A person to whose persona you aspire.”
Dyer has been acting since 1993 and is renowned for portraying tough, working-class characters, reflecting his own outspoken and "tough uncle" persona. He often shares his views on societal and governmental issues. For instance, in 2010, he advised a reader of Zoo magazine, struggling with a breakup, to go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys."
Dyer is also famous for his entertaining social media presence, such as this memorable post:
Roll on bonfire night..........it's gonna get strapped to a great big massive fuck off Rocket so it can join the other Furbys in the sky...
— Danny Dyer (@MrDDyer) September 12, 2013
How is Danny Dyer Connected to Rockstar?
If you're a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, you've likely heard Danny Dyer's voice as Kent Paul in GTA: Vice City, where he managed the Scottish rock band Love Fist. He reprised this role in GTA: San Andreas, where Kent managed the Gurning Chimps and later produced for rapper Madd Dogg.
Dyer's deeper connection to Rockstar stems from his role in the 2004 film The Football Factory, directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This film explored themes of football hooliganism, heavy drinking, and a gritty British humor.
Marching Powder, the new film releasing in the UK and Ireland, reunites Dyer with Love. Although not a sequel to The Football Factory, it shares similar themes. Rockstar's post about Marching Powder likely stems from their past collaboration with Dyer and Love, rather than any involvement in the new film itself.
Is Vice City's Kent Paul Returning for GTA 6?
The short answer is: we don’t know. And the social media post about Marching Powder has no bearing on GTA 6. However, let's explore the possibility of Kent Paul returning.
It's important to note that the Grand Theft Auto series is divided into two distinct universes: the 3D era (PS2 and PSP games) and the HD era (from GTA 4 onwards). These are separate storylines, explaining why GTA 5's Los Santos differs from San Andreas’ version and why characters from the 3D era don't directly appear in the HD era games.
Yet, there are connections between the two universes. For example, Grove Street from San Andreas appears in GTA 5, and various gangs, like the Ballas, are present in both. Additionally, the character Lazlo appears across multiple titles in both eras. Notably, Kent Paul has his name on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in GTA 5.
So, could Kent Paul return in GTA 6? It's definitely possible, but a tweet about Marching Powder doesn't provide any clues. Fans will have to wait for official announcements to find out.
