Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to feature a female protagonist, but it isn't going "woke" because of it, according to the man who voiced one of the main characters in the previous entry in the series.
19.12.2023 - 13:08 / gamesradar.com / Michael De-Santa / Ned Luke / Says He
A podcast host interviewing GTA 5's Michael de Santa had made one of the biggest U-turns I've ever seen after accidentally linking the actor to GTA 6.
Earlier this week, Larry Lawton - who is mostly known for his previous exploits as a real-life jewel thief turned life coach - interviewed actor Ned Luke on his podcast. Almost immediately out the gate, Lawton slips up and links the Michael de Santa actor to the upcoming GTA 6, despite nothing official being announced by Rockstar.
Lawton opens the podcast by saying: "I've got a great interview… Michael from Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto 6, here he is Ned Luke!" During the introduction, Luke is all smiles and waves until he hears GTA 6 when you can see the actor's face drop and he begins frantically shaking his head. "GTA 6 is… unknown things right now - just to make that clear," Luke responds.
(FYI) Larry Lawton interviews Ned Luke (Michael DeSanta from GTA V). Did Lawton accidentally reveal Michael's appearance in GTA VI while introducing Ned Luke? Or was it just an innocent "senior moment"?
Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to feature a female protagonist, but it isn't going "woke" because of it, according to the man who voiced one of the main characters in the previous entry in the series.
Just the other day, we had reported on the admiration Ned Luke had for Grand Theft Auto 6’s trailer, and his high hopes for one of its lead characters, Lucia. However, Ned knows about Lucia’s haters too, and he has some choice words for them.
The actor behind Michael in Grand Theft Auto V, Ned Luke, openly endorsed Lucia, the playable female protagonist, in the highly anticipated GTA 6.
The GTA 5 voice actor behind Michael de Santa has offered his advice to the GTA 6 cast, urging them to enjoy their '15 minutes of fame', and make the most of the fandom's enthusiasm.
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