Is Matty Matheson in GTA 6? Possibilities explored

The internet has been buzzing ever since Rockstar Games released the GTA 6 trailer 2. Many new characters have been introduced, and fans believe that popular chef and actor Matty Matheson might be playing a particular one. The game's official cast has not yet been revealed – not even those for the main characters, Jason and Lucia. However, there are a few reasons why this latest rumor/speculation is interesting.

While we wait to learn more about the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto sequel, which is now scheduled to release in May 2026, let's explore the possibilities of Matty Matheson being in GTA 6.

Note: This article is purely speculative and only reflects the writer's opinions and analysis.

What are the possibilities of Matty Matheson being in GTA 6?

Cal Hampton (left) with Jason (Image via Rockstar Games)

Fans speculate that Matty Matheson might play a character named Cal Hampton in the upcoming title. He appears for the first time in the GTA 6 trailer 2 at the 1:30 mark inside a bar, and then again at the end of the trailer.

Rockstar Games' official website, which has been completely revamped to include new screenshots, offers a closer look at the character, revealing him to be a close friend of Jason, the second protagonist in Grand Theft Auto 6.

Matty Matheson in one of his videos (Image via X/@mattymatheson)

Interestingly, Cal does resemble Matty Matheson, which predominantly seems to be the reason behind the speculations.

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Modern video games often base their character models on their actors to a large extent. Even the lead characters in Grand Theft Auto 5 closely resemble their respective actors. Additionally, whatever little we heard from Cal Hampton sounds like Matty Matheson to a degree, which makes things even more interesting.

In fact, fans have been trying to determine who Jason and Lucia's voice actors are, using these parameters. So, taking these things into account, there is a slight possibility that Matty Matheson might be playing Cal Hampton in GTA 6.

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Nevertheless, such rumors and speculations should be taken with a pinch of salt until Rockstar Games officially reveals the cast. The game is now targeting a May 26, 2026, launch, so more details may be revealed close to its release date.

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Suyash is an Esports and Gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who specializes in Rockstar Games' GTA franchise. Suyash uses in-depth research and knowledge of his immense experience with the game series to ensure readers have access to the most reliable information. His insightful content pieces have raked in more than 5 million views in just a little over a year's time.

Suyash holds a B.Tech degree and ventured into the world of gaming at a young age through the Prince of Persia Sands of Time trilogy. However, upon encountering GTA Vice City’s 1980s aesthetic, music, and vintage cars, he became enamored with the game, leading him to explore the rest of the franchise.

Suyash prefers solo titles to multiplayer, especially ones with a well-crafted story and character arcs. He admires journalist Jason Schreier for the respect he commands in the industry and the reliability of his news pieces. To ensure the accuracy of his own pieces, he checks multiple reputable sources and insiders.

If he were to recommend a game to a skeptic, it would be Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. When he’s not roaming the streets of Los Santos in GTA V, you can find him playing football, watching movies, or working out.

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei