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 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

You might be wondering why Rockstar, with its massive following of 21 million, would promote a small British film. And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let's dive in and clarify.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Daniel John Dyer, known as Danny Dyer, is an actor hailing from East London. In the UK, he's a household name, often described as an "absolute legend." For those unfamiliar with British slang, the term "legend" refers to someone who is funny, reckless, original, and sensitive in the right measures—a persona to which many aspire.

Dyer's career began in 1993, and he's known for portraying tough, working-class characters. His public persona is equally bold; he's outspoken on societal and governmental issues and often adopts 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 recover from a breakup.

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 heard Danny Dyer's voice. He played Kent Paul in GTA: Vice City, managing the Scottish rock band Love Fist, and reprised the role in GTA: San Andreas, where he represented 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 tweet, reunites Dyer with Nick Love. Although not a sequel to The Football Factory, it shares similar themes. Rockstar's promotion of Marching Powder seems to be a nod to their past collaboration with Dyer and Love, rather than any involvement in the new film.

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

As for whether Kent Paul will return in Grand Theft Auto 6, we simply don't know. The tweet about Marching Powder offers no clues about GTA 6. However, let's speculate a bit. Could Kent Paul make an appearance in the next installment?

It's worth noting that the Grand Theft Auto series is divided into two distinct eras: the 3D era (games released on PS2 and PSP) and the HD era (from GTA 4 onwards). These are considered separate universes, with no direct storyline continuity between them. This is why GTA 5's Los Santos differs from San Andreas' version, and why characters from the PS2-era games aren't directly mentioned in GTA 4 and 5.

However, there are some crossovers. For example, Grove Street from San Andreas appears in GTA 5, and several gangs from the 3D universe are present in the HD universe, including the Ballas. Lazlo, the infamous character, has also appeared across both eras. Notably, Kent Paul has his name on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in GTA 5.

So, while it's possible that Kent Paul could return in GTA 6, the tweet about Marching Powder doesn't provide any concrete evidence. Fans will have to wait for official announcements from Rockstar to find out.