Actor Stephen Root now confirms he is set to show up in Grand Theft Auto VI. He will portray the character Brian Heder in the project. This is the first time an actor has publicly confirmed a role in Grand Theft Auto VI. The update was delivered on September 14, 2026.
Multiple sources reported the news, including AP News and GTA BOOM. Root was quoted as saying, "You're Gonna See Me in There." The confirmation marks an early reveal for the roster of the video game, which has been highly anticipated.