Gamespot iconGamespotSep 14, 2026 ~1 min source read

First GTA 6 Actor Officially Confirmed, And It’s A Big Name

There's been speculation for months over who could be voicing the GTA 6 cast, but nothing has been officially confirmed, either by developer Rockstar or any of the starring talents, until now. At the BAFTA TV Tea Party, held at The Maybourne Beverly Hills in California, actor Stephen Root was attending in support of his Emmy nomination for his role as Wyck in Apple's Widow's Bay.

First GTA 6 Actor Officially Confirmed, And It’s A Big Name

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There's been speculation for months over who could be voicing the GTA 6 cast, but nothing has been officially confirmed, either by developer Rockstar or any of the starring talents, until now.

At the BAFTA TV Tea Party, held at The Maybourne Beverly Hills in California, actor Stephen Root was attending in support of his Emmy nomination for his role as Wyck in Apple's Widow's Bay.

However, when asked about the rumors around his involvement in GTA 6, Root confirmed (via AP) that he does appear in the game.

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There's been speculation for months over who could be voicing the GTA 6 cast, but nothing has been officially confirmed, either by developer Rockstar or any of the starring talents, until now. At the BAFTA TV Tea Party, held at The Maybourne Beverly Hills in California, actor Stephen Root was attending in support of his Emmy nomination for his role as Wyck in Apple's Widow's Bay. However, when asked about the rumors around his involvement in GTA 6, Root confirmed (via AP) that he does appear in the game.

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  • Root, who is known for voicing King of the Hill's Bill Dauterive and playing Milton Waddams in Office Space among hundreds of other credits, will play Brian Heder.

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"Yeah, you're going to see me in there," he confirmed.

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