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

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

You might wonder why Rockstar, a company known for blockbuster video games like Grand Theft Auto, would promote a small British film to its vast audience of 21 million followers. And if you're not familiar with Danny Dyer, you might be curious about who he is. Let's delve into it.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Danny Dyer, born Daniel John Dyer, is a well-known actor from East London. In the UK, he's a household name and, as Rockstar's post mentions, an "absolute legend." If you're unfamiliar with British slang, the term "legend" refers to someone who is funny, reckless, original, and sensitive in the right measures—a person to whom others aspire.

Dyer has been acting since 1993, often portraying tough, working-class characters. His public persona matches his on-screen roles; he's known for being outspoken on social and political issues and adopting a "tough uncle" approach to life. For instance, in 2010, he advised a reader of Zoo magazine to go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys" to get over a breakup.

Dyer's social media presence is equally entertaining. One of his memorable posts reads:

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 Danny Dyer's voice. He voiced Kent Paul in GTA: Vice City, the manager of the 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.

However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar goes beyond voice acting. 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, and drug use, wrapped in a uniquely British gritty humor.

Marching Powder, the film mentioned in Rockstar's X post, reunites Danny Dyer with Nick Love. Although not a sequel to The Football Factory, it shares similar themes. Rockstar's promotion of Marching Powder seems to stem from their previous collaboration with Dyer and Love, rather than any direct involvement in the new film.

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

The short answer is: we don't know. Rockstar's social media post about Marching Powder does not hint at any connection to GTA 6. However, let's explore the possibility of Kent Paul's return.

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 universes have separate storylines, which is why locations like Los Santos in GTA 5 differ from their counterparts in San Andreas, and characters from the 3D era don't appear in the HD era games.

Despite this separation, there are some crossovers. For example, Grove Street from San Andreas appears in GTA 5, and gangs like the Ballas exist in both universes. Lazlo, a recurring character, spans both eras, and Kent Paul even has his name on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in GTA 5.

So, could Kent Paul return in GTA 6? While it's possible, Rockstar's recent post about Marching Powder doesn't bring us any closer to confirmation.