Actor Stephen Root has officially confirmed he will appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. He will portray the character Brian Heder in the project. This is the first time any actor has openly announced a role in Grand Theft Auto VI. The news was delivered on September 14, 2026.
Multiple sources flagged the update, including AP News and GTA BOOM. Root said in a quote, "You're Gonna See Me in There." The confirmation offers an early look for the lineup of the video game, which has been highly anticipated.