Who is Danny Dyer and Why is Rockstar Posting About His Latest Movie?

If you're a follower of Rockstar Games on X (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 post from Rockstar Games 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 unexpected endorsement of a small British film to Rockstar's 21 million followers raises questions. Why would a gaming giant like Rockstar be promoting a movie? And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let's delve into these questions.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Danial John Dyer, known as Danny Dyer, is an actor from East London who has become a household name in the UK. Described by Rockstar as an "absolute legend," Dyer embodies the quintessential British slang term "legend," defined by Urban Dictionary 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's career began in 1993, and he is renowned for portraying rough-and-ready working-class characters, a persona reinforced by his outspoken views on societal and governmental issues. His "tough uncle" approach to life is well-known, as illustrated by his advice in a 2010 Zoo magazine column where he suggested a man recovering from a breakup should 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 encountered Danny Dyer's voice. He voices Kent Paul in *GTA: Vice City*, the manager of the Scottish rock band Love Fist, and reprised this role in *GTA: San Andreas*, where Kent managed the Gurning Chimps and produced for rapper Madd Dogg.

However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar extends beyond voicing a character. In 2004, he starred in *The Football Factory*, a British film directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This unusual venture into film production by the gaming studio ties Rockstar directly to Dyer and Love.

*Marching Powder*, the film highlighted in Rockstar's recent X post, reunites Dyer with director Nick Love. Though not a sequel to *The Football Factory*, it explores similar themes such as football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a uniquely British gritty humor. Despite the endorsement, Rockstar has no involvement in *Marching Powder*; the post is a nod to their past collaboration with Dyer and Love.

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

The short answer is, we don't know. Rockstar's recent social media activity about *Marching Powder* doesn't hint at any connection to *GTA 6*. However, it's interesting to speculate on the return of Kent Paul.

It's crucial to understand that the *Grand Theft Auto* series is divided into two distinct universes: the 3D era (games on PS2 and PSP) and the HD era (starting with *GTA 4*). These universes have separate storylines, which explains the differences between *GTA 5*'s Los Santos and *San Andreas*'s version, and the absence of direct references to PS2-era characters in the HD-era games.

Despite this separation, some elements do crossover. For instance, 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. The character Lazlo also appears across both universes. Notably, Kent Paul is honored with a star on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in *GTA 5*.

While it's possible that Kent Paul could return in *GTA 6*, Rockstar's recent X post about *Marching Powder* offers no concrete evidence. Fans will have to wait for official announcements to find out if this beloved character will make a comeback.