How difficult will it be to form a story around a car racing video game? The production solved it thanks to the true story of a fan who fulfilled the most impossible dream of all with Gran Turismo: From player to racer. In addition, the gamers Old-school fans will be pleased to see that the upcoming movie looks almost the same as its console counterpart.
Next, we tell you everything you need to know about this long-awaited adaptation of the racing video game.
What will he be about? live action of Grand Touring?
The official synopsis released by Sony Pictures reads as follows:
Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is a teenage gamer’s last wish granted. Grand Touring whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become a true professional racing driver.”
Production team and cast
The film adaptation of Grand Touring It is directed by Neill Blomkamp (Sector 9, Elysium)from a script written by fellow co-executive producers Jason Hall (Sniper) and Zach Baylin (King Richard: A Winning Family). Jacques Jouffret (12 hours to survive: the year of the election) is in charge of photography and Stephen Barton (multiversus) of the music.
The film is also not without its on-camera appeal. Archie Madekwe (midsummer, See) will play Jann Mardenborough, being accompanied by David Harbor (stranger things, Black Widow) as his trainer Jack Slater and Orlando Bloom (The Lord of the rings, Pirates of the Caribbean) as marketing executive Danny Moore.
Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Doug Belgrad and Dana Brunetti are also producers. And, of course, the original game’s creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, is credited as executive producer.
The cast also includes Darren Barnet (I never), Djimon Hounsou (Friendship), Geri Halliwell-Horner (crank), Daniel Puig (The System), Josha Stradowski (the wheel of time) and Thomas Kretschmann (Avengers: Age of Ultron).
When does the premiere live action of Grand Touring?
Gran Turismo: From player to racer is scheduled to premiere in Mexican theaters for the August 24, 2023.
official poster
Trailer for Grand Touring (May 2, 2023)
Trailer #2 (July 20, 2023)
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