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 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. 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 from East London. In the UK, he's a household name, often described as an "absolute legend." For those unfamiliar with British slang, the Urban Dictionary defines a legend as:

"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 rough-and-ready working-class characters. His public persona is equally bold; he's known for his outspoken views on societal and governmental issues, and his "tough uncle" life approach. For instance, in 2010, he advised a Zoo magazine reader recovering from a breakup to go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys."

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.

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 gritty British humor.

Marching Powder, the film Rockstar promoted, 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 social media post about Marching Powder doesn't hint at any connection to GTA 6. However, let's speculate a bit. Could Kent Paul make an appearance?

It's worth noting that 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 why characters from the PS2-era games aren't directly mentioned in GTA 4 and 5.

However, there are some crossovers. 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 ponytailed character, has 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 post about Marching Powder doesn't provide any clues. We'll just have to wait and see what Rockstar has in store for us.