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If you're a follower of Rockstar Games on X (the platform previously known as Twitter), you might have been taken aback or puzzled to see the GTA developer posting 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, with its 21 million followers, would promote a relatively small British film. And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let's dive in to clarify.
Who is Danny Dyer?
Daniel John Dyer, popularly known as Danny Dyer, hails from East London and is a well-known figure in the UK. As Rockstar's post suggests, he's considered 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," according to Urban Dictionary.
Since beginning his acting career in 1993, Dyer has established himself as a go-to actor for roles depicting tough, working-class characters, a reputation reinforced by his own outspoken nature on societal and political matters. He's often seen as a "tough uncle" figure, famously advising a reader of Zoo magazine in 2010 to go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys" to get over a breakup.
Dyer's social media presence is also noteworthy, with 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?
GTA fans may recognize Dyer's voice as Kent Paul in "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City," where he manages the band Love Fist, and in "GTA: San Andreas," where he works with the Gurning Chimps and rapper Madd Dogg.
However, Dyer's link to Rockstar goes beyond voice acting. In 2004, he starred in "The Football Factory," directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games itself. This film explored themes of football hooliganism, substance abuse, and British humor.
"Marching Powder," a new film hitting theaters in the UK and Ireland, brings Dyer back together with Love, drawing on similar themes but not directly connected to "The Football Factory." Despite the tweet, Rockstar has no involvement in "Marching Powder"; they're simply showing support due to their past collaboration with Dyer and Love.
Is Vice City's Kent Paul Returning for GTA 6?
As of now, there's no confirmation about Kent Paul's return in "Grand Theft Auto 6." Rockstar's tweet about "Marching Powder" has no bearing on GTA 6. However, it's fun to speculate.
Remember, the GTA series is divided into the 3D era (PS2 and PSP games) and the HD era (from GTA 4 onwards), each with its own universe. While characters and locations from the 3D era don't carry over directly into the HD era, there have been nods and overlaps, like Grove Street and various gangs appearing in GTA 5.
Kent Paul's name on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in GTA 5 suggests a possibility for his return, but for now, it remains just that—a possibility.
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