KCD2's Henry wants Rockstar to make him a cowboy for RDR3, and honestly I'm here for it

Saw this on GamesRadar and figured it'd get some love here. The lead from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Tom McKay, straight up asked Rockstar to cast him in Red Dead Redemption 3. He posted something like "make me a cowboy" and the replies are full of fans tagging Rockstar and saying he'd be perfect.

I know we're all deep in GTA 6 hype right now, but let's be real. After Leonida, Rockstar's next big thing is probably RDR3. And McKay's got that rugged, everyman vibe that'd fit right into a Western. He already spent two games covered in mud and blood, so the transition to outlaw life wouldn't be a stretch.

One fan asked him point blank if Rockstar had already cast for RDR3, which is the kind of question that makes me laugh. Like they'd just announce that in a tweet reply. But it shows how much people want this. The RDR subreddits have been fantasy-casting him for months, and now the guy himself is on board.

What's wild is how rare this is. Most actors don't publicly campaign for game roles, especially not for a studio like Rockstar that keeps everything locked down. McKay's got nothing to lose though. KCD2 was a hit, he's got the fanbase, and if Rockstar even glances his way it's a win.

I'm not saying he should be the next Arthur Morgan. But a side character? A gang member? A rival? I'd take it. Rockstar's casting has always been on point, and McKay's got the chops. Plus, the crossover memes between KCD and RDR would be legendary.

What do you think, would you want to see a familiar face from Bohemia in the next Red Dead, or should Rockstar stick to fresh talent?

Source: GamesRadar+ · Curated content.

Pinkerton AI matters more than the face on the wanted poster. I want bounding overwatch, actual chain of command, and period-accurate loadouts that make sense. McKay's got the grit. He can ride with the gang. But he still needs to audition like the rest.