If you’ve been following the Grand Theft Auto 6 hype train, you know fans are dissecting every last detail. And now, the internet sleuths may have uncovered the actor behind Raul Bautista a character who looks poised to play a major role in the game’s story. The latest theory? It’s surprisingly convincing.
After Rockstar unleashed the GTA 6 Trailer 2 earlier this month, the hype skyrocketed to record-breaking levels smashing 475 million views in just 24 hours. Unsurprisingly, fans immediately went into full detective mode. While we’ve already uncovered a ton of hidden easter eggs and teasers in the trailer, the digging didn’t stop there. Speculation continues to grow, fueled by clues from the official website and cryptic social media posts.
Fans Spot Possible Actor Behind GTA 6 Character Raul Bautista
And that’s where things get interesting. Spanish actor Oscar Jaenada recently fueled speculation by posting an Instagram photo wearing a t-shirt featuring Raul Bautista’s face the very character fans believe he’s voicing in GTA 6. The post was spotted by sharp-eyed X user @GameRoll, who shared it with the community, instantly igniting theories across social media.
Honestly, you can’t unsee the similarity once you notice it. Jaenada’s facial features match up almost too perfectly with Raul Bautista’s in-game model. The fanbase is pretty much convinced at this point – there’s just no way this is random. But hey, this isn’t new territory for the GTA community. Remember when that first trailer hit in 2023? Everyone and their grandma was trying to figure out who’d be voicing Lucia and Jason. It’s turned into this fun little tradition – like we’re all amateur casting directors trying to solve the mystery before Rockstar makes it official. There’s something special about putting the pieces together for characters we haven’t even properly met yet.
From my perspective, Jaenada looks more like Raul Bautista than the actual guy. I know that sounds wild, but think about it—why risk an NDA just to post a random t-shirt unless you’re involved? If you don’t know Jaenada, he’s been in Pirates of the Caribbean, Rambo: Last Blood, and The Losers. Dude’s clearly no rookie when it comes to tough-guy roles.
Rockstar’s staying quiet (no surprise there), but these little fan detective moments make the GTA 6 wait way more fun. The community thinks they’ve cracked the code on Raul Bautista’s actor – and honestly? If they’re right, this might be our first accidental cast leak.
What do you think? Would Rockstar really let their actors drop hints like this, or is this just wishful thinking? Drop your theories below!