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Fan-Favorite ‘King of the Hill’ Star Officially Joins ‘GTA 6’ Cast
Stephen Root has confirmed he will voice Brian Heder in Grand Theft Auto 6, ending fan speculation sparked by the character’s appearance in the second trailer. The casting matters because Root’s distinctive voice, known especially from King of the Hill, made Brian one of the game’s most recognisable characters despite Rockstar’s secrecy around its cast.
Brian is portrayed as a former Florida Keys drug smuggler who now runs a boatyard with his third wife and may employ or mentor protagonist Jason Duval early in the story. Root joins a tradition of established actors in supporting GTA roles, while the game is scheduled for 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; no PC version has been announced.
In short
- Stephen Root confirms his GTA 6 role as Brian Heder.
- Fans recognised his distinctive King of the Hill voice.
- GTA 6 launches in November 2026 on consoles.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a series of open-world crime games made by Rockstar Games. Each game tells a new story, often following people involved in criminal activity, while players explore a large fictional setting.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, and follows protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. Brian Heder is a former drug smuggler who now runs a boatyard in the Florida Keys; Stephen Root is an American actor whose voice work includes King of the Hill.
Actors have voiced supporting characters in earlier Grand Theft Auto games, though Rockstar has kept much of the new game’s cast under wraps. Knowing who plays Brian may help players recognise his role in Jason’s story.
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