Rooting for Vice City: Stephen Root becomes first GTA 6 cast member to confirm role

وائس سٹی کے لیے روٹ کی تصدیق: اسٹیفن روٹ جماعت اسلامی ٹی اے 6 کے پہلے کاسٹ ممبر بن گئے

Rooting for Vice City: Stephen Root becomes first GTA 6 cast member to confirm role

Following the GTA 6 exclusive showcase on Netflix, the first cast member of Rockstar's blockbuster title has been officially confirmed. Actor Stephen Root disclosed the news in an interview with Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) on Monday, September 14, 2026. When asked if he is set to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI - slated for launch on November 19 - his straightforward response broke the internet. "Yeeaahhh, you're gonna see me in that," Root said. He noted that fans had already guessed his involvement since last year due to his distinct voice recognized from the animated series King of the Hill. Root will portray Brian Heder, a drug trafficker and key character in the protagonist's adventures. "I think from the first rollout a year ago, people who knew my voice from King of the Hill figured it out," Root added. Rockstar Games previously revealed exclusive gameplay footage on August 27, with the global release scheduled for November 19, 2026.

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