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

Rockstar Games' recent X post promoting the film Marching Powder and its star, Danny Dyer, likely left many scratching their heads. Why would a company with 21 million followers promote a relatively small British film? Let's delve into the unexpected connection.

Who is Danny Dyer?

For those unfamiliar, Daniel John Dyer, or Danny Dyer as he's known, is a highly recognizable East London actor. In the UK, he's a bona fide "legend"—a term encompassing humor, rebelliousness, originality, and sensitivity. His career, spanning since 1993, has established him as a master of portraying rough-around-the-edges working-class characters, a persona mirrored in his outspoken public image and often controversial social media presence. A prime example? His 2010 advice to a heartbroken man in *Zoo* magazine: "Go on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys."

His vibrant social media presence is legendary, highlighted by tweets like this gem 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's Rockstar Connection

Even if you're not familiar with Dyer, you've likely heard his voice in the *Grand Theft Auto* franchise. He voiced Kent Paul, manager of the band Love Fist in *GTA: Vice City*, reprising the role for *GTA: San Andreas* with the band Gurning Chimps. However, his deeper connection to Rockstar stems from the 2004 film *The Football Factory*, directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This marked a foray into feature film production for the gaming giant.

Marching Powder, Dyer and Love's latest collaboration, shares thematic similarities with *The Football Factory*, including football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a distinctly British dark humor. While Rockstar isn't involved in *Marching Powder*, their X post is a nod to their past relationship with Dyer and Love.

Kent Paul in *GTA 6*?

The short answer is: we don't know. The X post offers no clues regarding *GTA 6*. However, speculation is fun. The *Grand Theft Auto* universe is divided into the 3D era (PS2/PSP) and the HD era (GTA 4 onwards), considered separate universes. While there's no direct continuation of storylines, some elements overlap. Grove Street appears in *GTA 5*, some gangs persist across eras, and Lazlo has appeared in multiple games. Interestingly, Kent Paul has a star on the Vinewood Walk of Fame.

A Kent Paul return in *GTA 6* isn't impossible, but the *Marching Powder* post doesn't provide any concrete evidence.