Danny Dyer's Latest Movie: Rockstar's Surprising Post

If you follow Rockstar Games on X (the Everything App formerly known as Twitter), you might have been taken aback by their recent post about the film *Marching Powder* and its star, Danny Dyer. The tweet from Rockstar read:

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

It's natural to wonder why a gaming giant like Rockstar would promote a small British film to its 21 million followers. Let's dive into the details and uncover the connections.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Daniel John Dyer, better known as Danny Dyer, is an actor hailing from East London. In the UK, he's a household name and considered an "absolute legend," a term that, according to Urban Dictionary, describes someone who is "funny, reckless, original, and sensitive in the right measures." Since starting his acting career in 1993, Dyer has earned a reputation for portraying tough, working-class characters. His outspoken nature on societal and political issues adds to his public persona, often seen as a "tough uncle" figure. For instance, he once advised a reader of Zoo magazine to go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys" after a break-up.

Dyer's social media presence is equally entertaining, as seen in 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 encountered Danny Dyer's voice as Kent Paul in *GTA: Vice City*, where he managed the Scottish rock band Love Fist. He reprised his role in *GTA: San Andreas*, managing the Gurning Chimps and later producing for rapper Madd Dogg.

However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar goes beyond voice acting. In 2004, he starred in *The Football Factory*, a film directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This collaboration showcases Rockstar's venture into film production.

*Marching Powder*, the new film releasing in the UK and Ireland this week, reunites Dyer with Nick Love. While not a direct sequel to *The Football Factory*, it explores similar themes such as football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a gritty British humor. Despite the tweet, Rockstar has no direct involvement in *Marching Powder*; their post is likely a nod to their previous collaboration with Dyer and Love.

Is Vice City's Kent Paul Returning for GTA 6?

The short answer is that we don't know, and the social media post about *Marching Powder* doesn't provide any clues about *GTA 6*. However, let's indulge in some speculation about Kent Paul's potential return.

It's crucial to remember that *Grand Theft Auto* is divided into two distinct universes: the 3D era (games on PS2 and PSP) and the HD era (from *GTA 4* onwards). These universes have separate storylines, which is why *GTA 5*'s Los Santos differs significantly from *San Andreas'* version, and why characters from the PS2-era games don't appear in *GTA 4* and *GTA 5*.

However, there are some crossovers. For example, Grove Street from *San Andreas* appears in *GTA 5*, and certain gangs like the Ballas are present in both universes. Lazlo, the notorious radio host, has also appeared in games spanning both eras. Notably, Kent Paul has his name on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in *GTA 5*.

So, could Kent Paul make an appearance in *GTA 6*? It's definitely within the realm of possibility, but the tweet about *Marching Powder* doesn't give us any new information on that front.