Actor Stephen Root has officially confirmed he is set to show up in Grand Theft Auto VI. He will portray the character Brian Heder in the game. This is the first time an actor has publicly confirmed a role in Grand Theft Auto VI. The news arrived on September 14, 2026.
Multiple outlets carried the story, including AP News and GTA BOOM. Root said in a quote, "You're Gonna See Me in There." The reveal signals an early reveal for the lineup of the video game, which has been highly anticipated.