Actor Stephen Root now confirms he is set to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. He will take on 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 announcement was delivered on September 14, 2026.
Multiple sources flagged the update, including AP News and GTA BOOM. Root was quoted as saying, "You're Gonna See Me in There." The confirmation signals an early reveal for the roster of the video game, which has been highly anticipated.