Actor Stephen Root has confirmed he is set to be featured in Grand Theft Auto VI. He will take on the character Brian Heder in the project. This is the first time a performer has officially revealed a role in Grand Theft Auto VI. The news came on September 14, 2026.
Multiple sources carried the story, including AP News and GTA BOOM. Root was quoted as saying, "You're Gonna See Me in There." The news offers an early look for the cast of the video game, which has been highly anticipated.
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