Actor Who Appeared in GTA 5, GTA 4, and Red Dead Revolver Auditioned for 60 GTA 6 Roles But Got None

While stories of this nature are typically easy to brush aside, this particular rumor has gained considerable traction across numerous media outlets, making it worthwhile to examine closely. Driven largely by the appeal of a catchy headline, the narrative lacks any substantive proof—stemming entirely from a single social media post.

GTA 5’te Steve’i canlandıran aktör Robert Bogue: “Rockstar Games’e Kırgınım!” (2. SORU) ?

?️ GTA 6’da rol alacak mısınız?

Robert Bogue: Rockstar’a karşı biraz kırgınım. Daha önce onlarla çalışırken harika bir deneyim yaşamıştım. Çalıştığım bazı yapımcılar hâlâ orada, gerçekten… https://t.co/ScuBCOd7pS

— Burak (@andersonburak) July 31, 2026

According to a Turkish fan who reached out to Robert Bogue via Instagram—though notably omitting any photographic evidence of the exchange—the actor supposedly shared the following thoughts regarding a potential appearance in GTA 6:

“I’m a little bit down on Rockstar right now. I had such a great time working with them. I so badly wanted to work on Grand Theft Auto VI. I must’ve auditioned for over 60 characters. Some were big, some were small. I didn’t care. I just wanted to be in it.

I didn’t get any of them, and they never called me about any of them. I was so disappointed. I thought maybe they have an unofficial policy where they don’t reuse actors, because I thought, You’re gonna say no to me 60 times? Even for a small character? So, I’m a little frustrated by them. I feel like someone who’s in love with a girl and then she just dumped me.”

Bogue is certainly no stranger to the studio, boasting a collaborative history with Rockstar Games that spans decades. Over twenty years ago, he voiced Red Harlow, the iconic lead of Red Dead Revolver. He later lent his talents both vocally and physically to Troy, a patron at the Hercules nightclub in GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony. However, he remains most widely recognized for his memorable portrayal of federal agent Steve Haines in GTA 5.

It certainly seems unusual for the developers to pass on such a seasoned and reliable collaborator. Yet, if the rumors hold any truth, the decision is almost certainly unrelated to a reluctance to rehire past talent, as previous precedents clearly demonstrate.

While some speculate that creative differences or behind-the-scenes friction might explain the exclusion, such a theory falls flat given that he was invited to audition repeatedly in the first place. A far more logical explanation is simply that his specific range and persona did not align with the casting director’s vision for the characters featured in Grand Theft Auto VI.

Source: gta.com.ua