If you're a fan of Rockstar Games and keep up with their updates on X (the platform previously known as Twitter), you might have found their recent post about the film "Marching Powder" and its star, Danny Dyer, intriguing or perhaps a bit puzzling. The post from Rockstar Games 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
This unexpected promotion of a small British film to Rockstar's 21 million followers has left many wondering about the connection and who Danny Dyer is. Let's dive into the details.
Who is Danny Dyer?
Danny Dyer, whose full name is Daniel John Dyer, is an actor hailing from East London. A household name in the UK, he's described by Rockstar as an "absolute legend." For those unfamiliar with British slang, Dyer's reputation aligns with the Urban Dictionary's definition of "legend":
“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, often portraying tough, working-class characters, a role that mirrors his own public image. Known for his outspoken views on societal and government issues, he embodies a "tough uncle" persona. For instance, in 2010, he advised a reader of Zoo magazine dealing with a breakup to go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys." His social media presence is equally colorful, as seen in posts like:
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 might recognize Dyer's voice as Kent Paul, the manager of the Scottish rock band Love Fist in GTA: Vice City. He reprised this role in GTA: San Andreas, where he managed the Gurning Chimps and produced for rapper Madd Dogg.
However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar goes beyond his voice work. In 2004, he starred in "The Football Factory," a British film directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This film explored themes of football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and British humor.
"Marching Powder," the film promoted by Rockstar, reunites Dyer with Nick Love. While not a sequel to "The Football Factory," it shares similar themes. Rockstar's endorsement of "Marching Powder" seems to be a nod to their past collaboration with Dyer and Love, despite having no direct involvement in the new film.
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" certainly doesn't provide any clues about GTA 6. However, let's speculate a bit. Could Kent Paul make an appearance in Grand Theft Auto 6?
It's crucial to understand that the GTA series is divided into two distinct eras: the 3D era (games on PS2 and PSP) and the HD era (GTA 4 onwards). These are considered separate universes, with no direct storyline continuity between them. This is why Los Santos in GTA 5 looks different from its counterpart in San Andreas, and characters from the PS2-era games are not directly mentioned in GTA 4 and 5.
However, there have been overlaps between the two universes. For instance, Grove Street from San Andreas appears in GTA 5, and several gangs from the 3D universe, like the Ballas, are present in the HD universe. Additionally, the character Lazlo has appeared in multiple GTA games across both eras. Interestingly, Kent Paul has his name on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in GTA 5.
So, could Kent Paul return in GTA 6? It's certainly within the realm of possibility. Yet, a post about "Marching Powder" on X doesn't bring us any closer to confirmation.
