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 when you saw the GTA studio promoting the film "Marching Powder" and its star, Danny Dyer. The post 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

It's natural to wonder why Rockstar, with a massive audience of 21 million followers, would take the time to promote a relatively small British film. And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let's dive in and clarify.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Daniel John Dyer, commonly known as Danny Dyer, hails from East London and is a well-known figure in the UK. As Rockstar's post suggests, he's an "absolute legend," a term that, according to the Urban Dictionary, describes someone who is "funny, reckless, original and sensitive in the right measures." Dyer has been a staple in the acting world since 1993, often portraying gritty, working-class characters. His public persona adds to this reputation, as he's known for his outspoken views on societal issues and his "tough uncle" approach to life. A notable example is his advice in Zoo magazine in 2010, where he suggested a heartbroken reader should go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys."

Dyer's entertaining social media presence is another aspect of his charm. One of his memorable posts was:

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 as Kent Paul in "GTA: Vice City," where he managed the Scottish rock band Love Fist. He reprised this role in "GTA: San Andreas," where Kent Paul managed 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 collaboration marks a unique intersection between Rockstar and the film industry.

"Marching Powder," a new film releasing in the UK and Ireland this week, brings Dyer back together with Nick Love. Though not a sequel to "The Football Factory," it shares themes such as football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a distinctively British gritty humor. Despite Rockstar's promotion on X, the studio has no direct involvement in "Marching Powder." Their support seems to stem from their previous collaboration with Dyer and Love on "The Football Factory."

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

While we don't have any concrete information, and the social media post about "Marching Powder" isn't related to "GTA 6," it's fun to speculate about the return of Kent Paul. It's worth noting that the GTA series is divided into two universes: the 3D era (PS2 and PSP games) and the HD era (from "GTA 4" onwards). These universes have their own separate storylines, which is why "GTA 5's" Los Santos differs from "San Andreas'," and characters from the PS2 era aren't directly mentioned in "GTA 4" and "GTA 5."

However, there are instances of overlap. For example, 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. 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, could Kent Paul make a comeback in "GTA 6"? It's certainly within the realm of possibility, but 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.