GTA 5 Stars Share Fame Advice With GTA 6’S Jason and Lucia Actors
WHO:
IGN - Young Maylay, who voiced CJ in *Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas*, and *GTA 5* actors Shawn “Solo” Fonteno (Franklin), Ned Luke (Michael De Santa), and Steven Ogg (Trevor) shared advice for the unannounced actors playing Jason and Lucia in *GTA 6*.
ComingSoon - Ned Luke, Shawn Fonteno, Steven Ogg, and Young Maylay discussed the Jason and Lucia cast in an interaction with All Out Gaming.
IGN - Fans suspect actress Manni L. Perez may play Lucia, citing her facial resemblance to the character and a similar voice; the article says the actors have not been officially announced.
IGN - Steven Ogg said he is “not a gamer” and has “never played a video game,” and that he felt “nothing inside” regarding *GTA 6*.
WHAT:
IGN - Maylay advised the actors, “Have fun,” and said players from different generations form dedicated fanbases around the games.
IGN - Fonteno said, “just listen to what Rockstar says,” adding that the company would lead the actors in the right direction and that they should “get ready” for a long ride.
IGN - Luke urged the actors to genuinely appreciate the fans: “fake appreciation, they can smell it”; he said, “If you don’t have the fans, you don’t got nothin’.”
IGN - Ogg previously suggested killing Trevor at the start of *GTA 6* to “pass the torch” to a new generation.
ComingSoon - The game is an anticipated open-world title developed and published by Rockstar Games.
IGN - Rockstar’s Miami marketing includes Vice City signs, a Miami Heat partnership involving Vice City uniforms, and a Burger Shot food experience at the Kaseya Center.
Insider Gaming - Rockstar released 12 new *GTA 6* gameplay screenshots through an Edge Magazine feature; the article later refers to 14 screenshots.
Insider Gaming - Analysts expect *GTA 6* to earn $3–$5 billion in its first week; the article says it is expected to set a record for sales speed but not surpass *GTA 5* in total sales.
WHERE:
IGN - The actors’ interview with All Out Gaming took place at MCM Comic Con.
Insider Gaming - The screenshots show Leonida, including the Grassrivers and Ambrosia regions.
IGN - The promotional activity includes Miami and the Kaseya Center.
WHEN:
IGN - *GTA 6* is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
IGN - The Miami Heat is scheduled to play the Milwaukee Bucks on November 18.
IGN - Ogg’s remarks about passing the torch were made in 2025.
WHY:
IGN - Luke said the game’s fans are the reason the actors have their success: “what we have is because of them.”
Insider Gaming - The article attributes the expectation that *GTA 6* will not exceed *GTA 5*’s total sales to the limited number of available consoles.
HOW:
IGN - Maylay described fanbases as spanning generations, with older fans approaching him as CJ and younger players forming the audience for the *GTA 5* cast.
IGN - Perez has been careful not to violate a suspected nondisclosure agreement, if she is involved in the game.
Insider Gaming - The screenshots were provided by Rockstar and Edge Magazine; the article says readers can enlarge them by clicking on an image.
(UPDATED October 29, 2026 10:01 UTC)
The actors behind CJ, Franklin, Michael and Trevor offered advice to the still-unannounced stars of *GTA 6* at MCM Comic Con: have fun, follow Rockstar’s direction, and show genuine appreciation for the fans. Steven Ogg said he isn’t a gamer and feels no personal excitement about the game, while fan speculation about actress Manni L. Perez playing Lucia remains unconfirmed. Rockstar has released new screenshots of Leonida, and *GTA 6* is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.