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Actor Stephen Root Confirms Role in 'Grand Theft Auto VI'
Stephen Root said fans had already identified his voice, and he confirmed he plays Brian Heder, a drug trafficker and key character in the game.
- Actor Stephen Root officially confirmed his role in Grand Theft Auto during an interview regarding his Emmy nomination for the series Widow's Bay, revealing he voices a character named Brian Heder.
- Rockstar Games typically keeps its casts sealed until launch as a rule, but fans had already pegged Root months ago by matching his voice to trailers and the Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look.
- Brian Heder, according to game press coverage, is a drug-runner and mentor figure connected to Jason, one of the game's two protagonists. "Yeeaahhh, you're gonna see me in that," Root said.
- With a career spanning four decades, Root has been a significant presence in film and television, from his legendary role as Milton in Office Space to defining performances in Barry and Widow's Bay.
- Grand Theft Auto releases November 19 at midnight worldwide, while fans have long recognized Root's distinctive voice from projects like King of the Hill based on his recognizable voice acting.
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Actor Stephen Root confirms role in 'Grand Theft Auto VI'
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