Gran Turismo is a 2023 biographical coming-of-age sports-drama film directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9) from a screenplay by Jason Hall and Zach Baylin. The film is based on the video game series of the same name developed by Polyphony Digital, while based on a true story. Devlopment of the film originally began in 2013, but change directions several times as far as director and the writing team.
The true story of the ultimate wish fulfilment tale of teenage Gran Turismo player Jann Mardenborough whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional race car driver.
The film stars Archie Madekwe as Jann Mardenborough, David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner, and Djimon Hounsou.
Gran Turismo is set to debut in theaters on August 25th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing. Watch the official trailer below.