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

If you follow Rockstar Games on X (the Everything App formerly known as Twitter), you might have been surprised or confused by their recent post about the film "Marching Powder" and its star, Danny Dyer. Rockstar Games shared the following tweet:

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

Why would Rockstar Games, with an audience of 21 million followers, be promoting a small British film? And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let's delve into the details.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Daniel John Dyer, known as Danny Dyer, is a renowned actor from East London. In the UK, he's considered an "absolute legend," a term that embodies someone who is funny, reckless, original, and sensitive. Dyer's career spans back to 1993, where he's known for portraying rough-and-ready working-class characters. His public persona is outspoken, often commenting on societal and governmental issues with a "tough uncle" approach to life. For instance, in a 2010 Zoo magazine advice column, Dyer suggested a heartbroken man should go "on a rampage [drinking session] with the boys."

Dyer is also famous for his entertaining social media presence, as seen in this memorable tweet:

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 as Kent Paul in "GTA: Vice City," where he manages the Scottish rock band Love Fist. He reprised this role in "GTA: San Andreas," managing the Gurning Chimps and later producing for rapper Madd Dogg.

However, Dyer's connection to Rockstar goes beyond his voice acting. In 2004, he starred in "The Football Factory," a British film directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This unusual collaboration marked Rockstar's foray into feature film production.

"Marching Powder," the film promoted by Rockstar, reunites Dyer with Nick Love. Although not a sequel, it shares themes with "The Football Factory," such as football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a gritty British sense of humor. Rockstar's endorsement of "Marching Powder" stems from their past collaboration with Dyer and Love, rather than any direct involvement in the new film.

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

There's no confirmation regarding Kent Paul's return in "GTA 6," and the social media post about "Marching Powder" doesn't hint at any such development. However, it's worth considering the possibility.

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 explains the differences between "GTA 5's" Los Santos and "San Andreas's" equivalent city, and the absence of direct references to PS2-era characters in the HD universe games.

Despite this separation, there are instances of overlap. For example, Grove Street from "San Andreas" appears in "GTA 5," and various gangs from the 3D universe, like the Ballas, exist in the HD universe. Lazlo, the infamous character, has appeared across both eras, and Kent Paul's name is even on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in "GTA 5."

Given these connections, it's conceivable that Kent Paul could return in "GTA 6." However, Rockstar's post about "Marching Powder" doesn't provide any clues about this possibility.