GTA 5 Actor Reveals He Tried Out for 60+ Roles in GTA 6, But Was Overlooked by Rockstar

Actor Robert Bogue, known for his role as the antagonist Steve Haines in Grand Theft Auto V, recently shared his feelings of disappointment regarding Rockstar Games. He revealed that he auditioned for over 60 roles in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 but has yet to receive any feedback from the studio.

In a conversation with Anderson Burak on Instagram, Bogue reflected on his positive experience with Rockstar during the production of GTA V in 2013. Despite his enthusiasm and respect for the producers and directors he worked with, he expressed frustration at being essentially ignored after numerous auditions for both major and minor roles in GTA 6, which is set to release on consoles in November.

“I’m a little disappointed with Rockstar,” Bogue stated. “I had an amazing experience working with them before. Some of the producers I worked with are still there, and so are several directors whom I have a great deal of respect for. I really wanted to be part of GTA 6, but they turned me down. I must have auditioned for more than 60 roles—some major, some minor. I didn’t care how big the role was; I just wanted to be in the game. I didn’t get any of them, and I never even heard back about a single one. Honestly, that was pretty discouraging.”

Bogue even speculated whether Rockstar has an “unofficial policy” against casting the same actors in different games for various roles. This notion has been a topic of discussion among fans, as Rockstar typically avoids reusing actors for significant roles across different titles. Bogue found it perplexing to face so many rejections without even securing a small part or receiving any communication from the company.

Interestingly, Bogue is one of the few exceptions to this trend, having voiced main character Red Harlow in Red Dead Revolver and supporting character Troy in the GTA IV DLC, The Ballad of Gay Tony.

“So yes, there’s definitely some disappointment and resentment,” Bogue admitted. “It feels like falling in love with someone, only for them to suddenly leave you. The only things I know about the game are small details I picked up from the script excerpts I read during the auditions.”