Gran Turismo Movie Video Previews an Inspirational True Story
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Gran Turismo Movie Video Previews an Inspirational True Story

Sony Pictures has released the Gran Turismo movie video for its forthcoming biographical sports drama, starring Orlando Bloom, David Harbour, and Archie Madekwe. The film is scheduled to make its debut in theaters on August 11.

The video features a commentary from the main cast and professional racing driver Jann Mardenborough as they discuss the inspiring true story of a teenager who transformed himself into an elite race through his video gaming skills. It also shows behind-the-scenes footage of Mardenborough serving as an official stunt driver in the movie.

Check out the Gran Turismo movie video below (watch more trailers and featurettes):

Who’s Involved in the Gran Turismo Movie?

Gran Turismo is directed by Neill Blomkamp from a screenplay written by co-executive producer Jason Hall and Zach Baylin. It stars David Harbour, Archie Madekwe, Orlando Bloom, Darren Barnet, Djimon Hounsou, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Daniel Puig, Josha Stradowski, and German actor Thomas Kretschmann.

“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,” reads the synopsis.

The film is produced by Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Doug Belgrad, and Dana Brunetti, with game creator Kazunori Yamauchi executive producing. Originally released in 1997, the Gran Turismo franchise has gone on to become one of the most popular racing video game properties ever, known for its meticulous level of detail and realism. 

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