If you follow Rockstar Games on X (the Everything App formerly known as Twitter), you might have been taken aback by their unexpected endorsement of the film "Marching Powder" and its star, Danny Dyer. Rockstar's post, which reached their vast audience of 21 million followers, 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

This tweet might have left you wondering why Rockstar Games, known for their blockbuster video game series like Grand Theft Auto, would promote a small British film. Let's dive into the reasons behind this and introduce you to Danny Dyer.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Danny Dyer, born Daniel John Dyer, is a celebrated actor hailing from East London. For UK audiences, he's a household name, often referred to as an "absolute legend." According to Urban Dictionary, a legend is:

"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's career began in 1993, and he has since become synonymous with portraying gritty, working-class characters. His public persona is equally bold; he's known for his candid views on social and political matters, often adopting a "tough uncle" attitude. A notable example is his advice in a 2010 Zoo magazine column where he suggested a man dealing with a breakup should go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys."

Dyer's social media presence is equally entertaining, as evidenced by his quirky 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?

If you're a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, you might recognize Dyer's voice from his role as Kent Paul in "GTA: Vice City," where he manages the Scottish rock band Love Fist. He reprised this role in "GTA: San Andreas," working with new bands and producing for rapper Madd Dogg.

However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar goes beyond video games. In 2004, he starred in "The Football Factory," a British film directed by Nick Love and produced by none other than Rockstar Games. This collaboration marks an interesting intersection of film and gaming.

"Marching Powder," the film Rockstar promoted, reunites Dyer with Nick Love. While not a sequel to "The Football Factory," it explores similar themes of football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and British humor. Despite the tweet, Rockstar has no involvement in "Marching Powder"; they are merely supporting it due to their previous connection with Dyer and Love.

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

As for whether Kent Paul will return in "GTA 6," we simply don't know. The tweet about "Marching Powder" offers no clues about the upcoming game. However, let's speculate for a moment.

It's crucial 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 the Los Santos in "GTA 5" differs from that in "San Andreas," and why characters from the PS2 era don't appear in the newer games.

Despite this separation, there are instances of overlap. Grove Street from "San Andreas" appears in "GTA 5," and many gangs from the 3D universe reappear in the HD universe, such as the Ballas. Additionally, the character Lazlo has appeared across both eras. Interestingly, Kent Paul even has a star on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in "GTA 5."

So, could Kent Paul make a comeback in "GTA 6"? It's certainly within the realm of possibility, but a tweet about "Marching Powder" doesn't bring us any closer to an answer.