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 21 million followers, would promote a small British film. Let's dive into the details and introduce you to Danny Dyer.

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. Described as an "absolute legend" by Rockstar, Dyer embodies the qualities of humor, recklessness, originality, and sensitivity, as per the Urban Dictionary's definition of a "legend." Since his acting debut in 1993, Dyer has carved a niche for himself, often portraying rough-and-ready working-class characters. His outspoken nature on societal and governmental issues, along with his "tough uncle" persona, adds to his unique charm. For instance, in 2010, he advised a reader of Zoo magazine to go on a "rampage [drinking session]" to cope with a breakup.

Dyer's social media presence is equally entertaining, as seen in this tweet from 2013:

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 encountered Danny Dyer's voice. He voiced 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 worked with rapper Madd Dogg.

However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar goes beyond voice acting. In 2004, he starred in *The Football Factory*, a film directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This collaboration marks a unique intersection between Rockstar and the film industry.

*Marching Powder*, the film Rockstar recently promoted, reunites Dyer with Nick Love. While not a direct sequel to *The Football Factory*, it shares themes like football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and British gritty humor. Rockstar's promotion of *Marching Powder* stems from their past collaboration with Dyer and Love, not any involvement in the new film.

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

There's no definitive answer yet on whether Kent Paul will return in *GTA 6*. Rockstar's recent social media post about *Marching Powder* has no bearing on *GTA 6*. However, let's explore the possibility.

The Grand Theft Auto series is divided into two distinct eras: the 3D era (PS2 and PSP games) 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 characters from the 3D era are not directly mentioned in the HD era games.

Despite this, there have been instances of overlap. 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. The character Lazlo has also appeared across both eras. Interestingly, Kent Paul has a star on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in *GTA 5*.

While it's possible that Kent Paul could return in *GTA 6*, the recent X post about *Marching Powder* does not provide any clues in that direction.