A man is demanding that Rockstar Games pay him millions of dollars for allegedly using his likeness in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). Fans of the popular video game franchise went wild when they spotted a character in the game's trailer that bears a striking resemblance to Lawrence Sullivan, also known as the "Florida Joker" due to his distinctive face tattoos.
Distinctive Look
The character in question is shown briefly wearing an orange jumpsuit in the GTA 6 trailer, which closely resembles Sullivan's viral mugshot. Sullivan gained attention in 2017 when his mugshot went viral after he was arrested by Miami police for allegedly pointing a gun at passing cars. His heavily tattooed face became a topic of discussion and fascination, leading to his nickname, the "Florida Joker."
A man in an orange jumpsuit briefly appeared in the GTA 6 trailer
Lawrence Sullivan – aka the Florida Joker – says it looks just like his viral mugshot
Accusations and Demands
Taking to TikTok, Sullivan directly addressed Rockstar Games, accusing them of copying his face and demanding compensation. "GTA, we gotta talk GTA," he said. "Or not, you guys gotta give me like a mil or two. Y'all took my likeness, y'all took my life, look."
However, commenters on the platform were quick to point out that this is not the first time someone has tried to sue the company over similarities. Actress Lindsay Lohan previously accused the developers of Grand Theft Auto V of using her likeness, but her claims were dismissed by a court in 2016.
Similarity to Batman's Joker
In addition to the GTA 6 character resembling Sullivan, TikTok commenters also noted that his heavily tattooed face bears a resemblance to the Joker, a popular villain from DC Comics. Some commenters suggested that DC Comics could potentially sue Sullivan for copying the Joker's look.
It remains to be seen how Rockstar Games will respond to Sullivan's claims and whether any legal action will be taken.
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