Solomon Richards

Background

Solomon Richards is a legendary Vinewood film producer in Grand Theft Auto V. He runs Richards Majestic Productions from the Backlot City studio lot and has a long list of classic films behind him, several of which Michael De Santa grew up watching. By 2013 he is old, eccentric and desperate to finish one last picture, while billionaire Devin Weston is a major shareholder in his company.

Events of Grand Theft Auto V

Devin introduces Solomon to Michael after Blitz Play. In Mr. Richards, Solomon explains that his lead actor and director have been lured away by mobster Rocco Pelosi's management firm, and Rocco is using them to squeeze money out of the production. Michael confronts Rocco at the studio, beats him in a fight and helps get the film back on track. Michael becomes Solomon's protégé and an executive producer on the picture, which is titled Meltdown.

In The Ballad of Rocco, Rocco and his partner Gianni attack Solomon at the studio. Michael chases them off the lot and kills them both. Solomon then manages to finish the film, but Devin decides the studio has reached its peak value and wants to cancel the production to collect an insurance payout. In Legal Trouble, Devin's lawyer Molly Schultz takes the only print of the film to the airport. Michael chases her down to recover it, and Molly dies in an accident with a jet engine.

After The Ballad of Rocco, Michael can visit Solomon's office to watch the opening credits of the film, which now list him as a producer. In Legal Trouble, Devin reveals that he and Solomon's son are the company's shareholders, and that he plans to tear down the studio lot to build condos.

The premiere of Meltdown takes place at the Oriental Theater on Vinewood Boulevard, but Michael has to leave in the middle of it to save his family from Merryweather. The film gets mixed reviews but becomes the biggest hit of Solomon's career.

Personality

Solomon is flamboyant, theatrical and self-absorbed, fond of long rambling stories about his past. He calls Michael a natural talent and treats him like a son, and he is genuinely passionate about cinema.

Relationships

• Michael De Santa: his fan, fixer and fellow producer.
• Devin Weston: his investor and eventual betrayer.
• Rocco Pelosi: a gangster who tries to muscle in on his production.

Trivia

• Solomon becomes a phone contact for Michael after Mr. Richards.
• He returns in GTA Online's Los Santos Summer Special, asking the player to recover stolen movie props.
• The premiere of Meltdown is broadcast on television with Lazlow Jones as host.