Florida Joker claims Grand Theft Auto 6 character is based on him and demands payment

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Rockstar Games released the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 over a year ago. The trailer features a character resembling Lawrence Sullivan, known as the "Florida Joker," who gained fame in 2017. On December 5, 2023, Sullivan claimed in a TikTok video that Rockstar based the character on him and demanded $2 million. He later threatened to sue the company but shifted his request to a few hundred thousand dollars for voice work. On December 5, 2024, Sullivan stated his lawsuit threats were a joke and claimed he contributed to the trailer's popularity. Rockstar has not publicly responded to his demands or comments.


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