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 taken aback or intrigued by their post about the film "Marching Powder" and its star, Danny Dyer. The tweet from Rockstar 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 a gaming giant like Rockstar would promote a small British film to its vast audience of 21 million followers. And who exactly is Danny Dyer? Let's delve into it.

Who is Danny Dyer?

Danny Dyer, born Daniel John Dyer, hails from East London and is a well-known figure in the UK. Rockstar's tweet dubbed him an "absolute legend," a term that encapsulates someone who is funny, reckless, original, and sensitive—a persona to which many aspire. Dyer's career began in 1993, and he has since become synonymous with portraying gritty, working-class characters. His public persona is equally notable; he's outspoken on social issues and often adopts a "tough uncle" approach to life. For instance, in 2010, he advised a reader of Zoo magazine to go on a "rampage [drinking session]" to recover from a breakup.

Dyer's social media presence is equally entertaining, as evidenced by his 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 heard Danny Dyer's voice before. He voiced Kent Paul, the manager of the Scottish rock band Love Fist in GTA: Vice City, and reprised the role in GTA: San Andreas, where Kent 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 film directed by Nick Love and produced by Rockstar Games. This collaboration marks an interesting chapter in Rockstar's history, showcasing their venture into film production.

"Marching Powder," the film mentioned in Rockstar's tweet, reunites Dyer with Nick Love. While not a sequel to "The Football Factory," it shares similar themes such as football hooliganism, heavy drinking, drug use, and a distinctively British sense of humor. Despite the tweet, Rockstar has no involvement in "Marching Powder"; they are simply supporting it due to their previous collaboration with Dyer and Love.

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

As of now, there's no confirmation on whether Kent Paul will return in GTA 6. The tweet about "Marching Powder" has no bearing on GTA 6. However, let's explore the possibility. The Grand Theft Auto series is divided into two universes: the 3D era (PS2 and PSP games) and the HD era (GTA 4 onwards). These universes have separate storylines, which is why locations like Los Santos in GTA 5 differ from their counterparts in San Andreas.

Despite this separation, there are instances of overlap. 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. Additionally, the character Lazlo has appeared across both eras, and Kent Paul's name is on the Vinewood Walk of Fame in GTA 5. While it's possible that Kent Paul could return in GTA 6, the tweet about "Marching Powder" doesn't provide any clues in that direction.