Sony Pictures has debuted the first trailer and a poster for Gran Turismo, director Neill Blomkamp’s upcoming drama based on the hit PlayStation video game series of the same name, and the life of British racing driver Jann Mardenborough.
The film tells the true story of teenage gamer Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe), as he fulfills his dream of becoming a professional racer car driver after winning a series of Gran Turismo competitions; check out the trailer below…
Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.
Gran Turismo features a cast that includes David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner, and Djimon Hounsou.
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Gran Turismo speeds into cinemas this August.