Danny Dyer's Latest Movie: Rockstar's Surprising Social Media Buzz

If you follow Rockstar Games on X (the Everything App formerly known as Twitter), you might have been taken aback to see the renowned GTA studio promoting 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 vast audience of 21 million followers, would promote a small British film. And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let us shed some light on this intriguing connection.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Danny Dyer, whose full name is Daniel John Dyer, hails from East London and is a well-known figure, especially in the UK. Rockstar's tweet aptly describes him as an "absolute legend," a term that encapsulates someone who is funny, reckless, original, and sensitive in the right measures—someone to whom others aspire. Since starting his acting career in 1993, Dyer has carved out a niche playing rough-and-ready working-class characters, a persona that aligns well with his outspoken nature on societal and governmental issues. His "tough uncle" approach to life is epitomized in advice he once gave to a Zoo magazine reader in 2010, suggesting a "rampage [drinking session] with the boys" to get over a breakup.

Dyer's social media presence is equally entertaining, as seen in his posts like this one:

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 Dyer's voice before. He voiced the character Kent Paul in "GTA: Vice City," where he managed the Scottish rock band Love Fist, and reprised the role in "GTA: San Andreas," where he worked with the Gurning Chimps and later produced for rapper Madd Dogg.

However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar goes beyond his voice work. In 2004, he starred in "The Football Factory," a British film directed by Nick Love and produced by none other than Rockstar Games. This unusual venture into film production showcases the studio's broader interests.

"Marching Powder," the film Rockstar promoted on X, brings Dyer back together with director Nick Love. Although not a sequel, it shares themes with "The Football Factory," including football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a gritty British sense of humor. Despite the promotion, Rockstar has no involvement in "Marching Powder." Their support seems to stem from their prior connection with Dyer and Love through "The Football Factory."

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

As for whether Kent Paul will make a comeback in "GTA 6," there's no definitive answer yet. It's worth noting that the GTA series is divided into two distinct eras: the 3D era (games released on the PS2 and PSP) and the HD era (starting with GTA 4). These eras are considered separate universes, with no direct continuity between their storylines.

However, there have been 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. The character Lazlo has also appeared across both eras. Notably, Kent Paul's name is featured on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in "GTA 5."

While it's possible that Kent Paul could return in "GTA 6," the X post about "Marching Powder" doesn't provide any clues toward that possibility. Fans will have to wait for official announcements to know for sure.