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GTA 6's first confirmed actor is none other than King of the Hill's Stephen Root: "It's an amazing thing to look at"

According to Eurogamer, Stephen Root, known for his roles in King of the Hill and other notable projects, has confirmed that he will be voicing a character…

Updated 15 Sep 2026 2 min read Automated report — not human-reviewed
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What happened

According to Eurogamer, Stephen Root, known for his roles in King of the Hill and other notable projects, has confirmed that he will be voicing a character in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 game. Root mentioned that he is happy to be involved with the project, describing it as 'an amazing thing to look at'. Although he did not specify which character he will be voicing, fans have speculated that he might be playing the role of Brian Heder, a classic drug runner. Root also mentioned that the game is currently set to be released on November 19th.

Why it matters for GTA 6 players

The confirmation of Stephen Root's involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6 provides some insight into the game's development and casting process, and may generate excitement among fans of the series and the actor.

What is confirmed

Stephen Root will be voicing a character in Grand Theft Auto 6, and the game is scheduled to be released on November 19th for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What remains unclear

The specific character that Stephen Root will be voicing, as well as some technical details such as the possibility of a 60 FPS option, remain unclear. Additionally, further information about the game's voice cast and other features are still unknown.

Source and attribution

Eurogamer

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