Gran Turismo Movie: Release Date, Cast And Other Things About The Video Games’ Adaptation

Sunny Anderson
Oct 07, 2022
Oct 07, 2022

Sony is playing big this time, bringing one of the most popular PlayStation games, Gran Turismo to big screens. The announcement of the production has revealed several exclusive details of the Gran Turismo movie. Today, in this article, let’s find out what will happen with the adaptation.

#1. Gran Turismo Movie Release Date Is Closer Than We Think

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The wait for the movie's premiere is going to be short. Therefore, it will please fans of this long-running game series. Previously, many outlets have confirmed that it will premiere next year, right at the end of the summer blockbuster season. Summer is usually the season for high-budgeted, dynamic movies. So we expect to see this successful game franchise in theaters with great anticipation. Specifically, the official release date is August 11th, 2023.

#2. Gran Turismo Movie Cast Consists Of Many Familiar Names

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Archie Madekwe will star in this adaptation, as well as many successful actors. Madekwe has gained recognition for his role as Kofun in SEE and as Simon in Midsommar. Stranger Things’ David Harbour is also featured as a retired race car driver and also the tutor of Madekwa’s main character. A couple of weeks ago, Orlando Bloom and Darren Barnet from Netflix’s Never Have I Ever have all confirmed their participation in the cast. Bloom has always been one of the most notable actors in Hollywood for the last two decades, since he skyrocketed as Legolas from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Fans are also anticipating his return in the upcoming project.

#3. Gran Turismo Movie Plot Is Based On A True Story

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According to Variety, Gran Turismo originates from the story of Jann Mardenborough. In fact, he is a virtual racer later becoming a real racer. He won 2011 GT Academy, an online time-trial on the Gran Turismo game. Afterwards, he became a professional race car driver who competed in several circuits including the Dubai 24 Hours. It is an annual sports car and touring car automobile endurance race taking place at the Dubai Autodrome.

#4. The Director And Screenwriters For The Film

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South African-Canadian director Neill Blomkamp will be in charge of the production of the film. Adapting a successful franchise is never an easy task, especially when Gran Turismo has a significant and loyal fanbase. Anyone who directs its adaptation must be experienced and reliable. Notwithstanding his few recent movies did not meet the expectations, his debut movie District 9 is memorable and highly appreciated by audiences and critics. Notably, it earned 4 Oscar nominations for several categories including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, and Best Film Editing.
Sony also recruited a well-known writing team for its upcoming movie. Those are Jason Hall and Zach Baylin who both gained remarkable achievements in their career. Hall wrote the screenplay for the biopic, Oscar-nominated movie American Sniper. Meanwhile Baylin participated in the screenwriting for Will Smith’s King Richard. Smith portrayed Richard Williams and won several awards including both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe.
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