GTA 5's Franklin Actor Reveals Real-Life Parallels to His Role

Shawn Fonteno shares how his personal experiences made portraying Franklin Clinton effortless.

Shawn Fonteno, the voice of Franklin Clinton in GTA 5, explained his ease in playing the character due to similar life experiences, including surviving gun violence.
Fonteno's history with GTA dates back to San Andreas, but his role in GTA 5 was pivotal, aligning closely with his real-life past.
During a stream with Kai Cenat, Fonteno revealed he almost quit the role as the project was initially shrouded in secrecy, with the game being codenamed 'Paradise.'
Fonteno's connection to the GTA franchise extends to family ties, with his cousin Young Maylay voicing Carl 'CJ' Johnson in San Andreas.
Fans eagerly await GTA 6, with Rockstar confirming a Fall 2025 release, but Fonteno remained tight-lipped about any involvement in the upcoming title.