Actor Stephen Root has officially confirmed he is set to be featured in Grand Theft Auto VI. He will portray the character Brian Heder for the title. This is the first time any actor has openly announced a role in Grand Theft Auto VI. The update was delivered on September 14, 2026.
Multiple outlets carried the story, including AP News and GTA BOOM. Root was quoted as saying, "You're Gonna See Me in There." The reveal signals an early reveal for the roster of the video game, one of the most eagerly awaited games.