Who is Danny Dyer and Why is Rockstar Posting About His Latest Movie?

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 the connection. Let's unravel the mystery.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Daniel John Dyer, or Danny Dyer as he's known, is a prominent East London actor. In the UK, he's a household name, often described as a "legend"—a term reflecting his outspoken personality, his portrayal of working-class characters, and his engaging social media presence. His career spans back to 1993, and he's known for his candid views on social and political issues. His social media is filled with entertaining and often unconventional posts.

How is Danny Dyer Connected to Rockstar?

For many Grand Theft Auto fans, Dyer's voice is instantly recognizable. He voiced Kent Paul, manager of the band Love Fist in GTA: Vice City, reprising the role for GTA: San Andreas with the band Gurning Chimps. However, the deeper connection lies in The Football Factory, a 2004 British film produced by Rockstar Games, starring Dyer and directed by Nick Love.

Marching Powder, the film currently being promoted, reunites Dyer and Love. While not a direct sequel to The Football Factory, it shares similar themes: football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a distinctly British sense of humor. Rockstar's X post seems to be a show of support for this new project, given their past collaboration with Dyer and Love on The Football Factory. Rockstar is not involved in the production of Marching Powder.

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

The short answer is: we don't know. The X post offers no clues regarding GTA 6. However, speculation is always fun. It's important to remember that the GTA universe is divided into two distinct eras: the 3D era (PS2/PSP) and the HD era (GTA 4 onwards). While there's no direct continuity between these eras, some elements and characters have appeared across both. For example, Grove Street from the 3D era appears in GTA 5, and some gangs persist across both. Even Lazlo has made appearances across multiple games. Interestingly, Kent Paul's name is on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in GTA 5. While a return for Kent Paul in GTA 6 isn't impossible, the Marching Powder post provides no evidence to support this theory.