Several veteran actors from the GTA series recently shared their experiences with the future lead actors of GTA6, advising them to enjoy the performance process, follow Rockstar's arrangements, and be prepared for long-term attention from players. Currently, the identities of the two main characters' actors have not been officially confirmed.
This discussion took place during MCM Comic Con. Participants included Ned Luke, Shawn Fonteno, and Steven Ogg, the actors who played Michael, Franklin, and Trevor in Grand Theft Auto V, as well as Young Maylay, the actor who played CJ in GTA: San Andreas.
Luke advised newcomers to "enjoy the process," while Maylay reminded them to "be prepared." Fonteno stated that future lead actors should follow Rockstar's arrangements, as the studio will guide actors in the right direction; he also emphasized that this experience will last for a long time.
Maylay used his own experience to illustrate how long a character's influence can last. GTA: San Andreas has been out for 20 years, and there are still players who played it in their youth, now with gray hair, queuing up to meet him at comic cons. He believes that the lead actors of GTA6 will also grow alongside their player base, and the release of new generations of works will not erase the status of old characters.