Gran Turismo Movie Release Date, Cast, Plot & Trailer

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Gran Turismo Movie Wikipedia

If you love to play car racing video games, then you're probably familiar with the Gran Turismo franchise. This popular video game series has been around for over two decades and has garnered a massive following. 

Now, Sony Pictures and PlayStation Studios are teaming up to bring the world of Gran Turismo to the big screen with an upcoming movie. Let's take a closer look at what we know about this exciting new project.

Gran Turismo is an American sports drama movie that is based on the video game series of the same name developed by Polyphony Digital, while inspired by the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a teenage Gran Turismo player aspiring to be a race car driver. 

Gran Turismo Movie Details 

Gran Turismo is directed by Neill Blomkamp, who is a South African and Canadian filmmaker. Neill Blomkamp is best known for his best work in the science fiction action film District 9. He has also been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and is the director of the dystopian science fiction action movie.

Gran Turismo is produced by Doug Belgrad, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan & Dana Brunetti. Screenplay is done by Jason Hall & Zach Baylin.

Gran Turismo Movie's main cast are David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner, and Djimon Hounsou.

Directed by	Neill Blomkamp
Screenplay by	Jason Hall, Zach Baylin
Based on	Gran Turismo by Polyphony Digital
Produced by	Doug Belgrad, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Dana Brunetti
Starring	David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner, Djimon Hounsou
Cinematography	Jacques Jouffret
Music by	Lorne Balfe
Production companies	Columbia Pictures, PlayStation Productions, Trigger Street Productions, 2.0 Entertainment
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date	August 11, 2023
Country	United States
Language	English

Gran Turismo Movie Cast

 If we talk about Gran Turismo Movie Cast, the film will be helmed by Joseph Kosinski, renowned for his work on Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, and is expected to showcase adrenaline-pumping racing scenes and possibly familiar faces from the video game universe. 

Fans can look forward to witnessing their favorite cars and tracks materialize on the big screen in this upcoming cinematic masterpiece.

CAST	CHARACTER PLAYED	FEATURE
Archie Madekwe	Jann Mardenborough	An aspiring teenage driver
David Harbour	Jack Salter	Jann's trainer
Orlando Bloom	Danny Moore	A motorsport marketing executive (based on GT Academy founder Darren Cox)
Darren Barnet	Matty Davis	A top GT Academy driver threatened by Jann's success
Djimon Hounsou	Steve Mardenborough	Jann's father
Geri Halliwell	Lesley Mardenborough	Jann's mother
Daniel Puig	Jann's brother	NA
Josha Stradowski	Nicholas Capa	A rival driver
Thomas Kretschmann	NA	NA
Maeve Courtier-Lilley	NA	NA
Richard Cambridge	Felix	NA
Emelia Hartford	NA	NA
Pepe Barroso	NA	NA
Sang Heon Lee	NA	NA
Max Mundt	NA	NA
Mariano González	NA	NA
Harki Bhambra	NA	NA
Lindsay Pattison	NA	NA

Gran Turismo Movie Trailer

Sony gave fans a glimpse of the upcoming Gran Turismo movie on January 5, 2023, showcasing a tantalizing sneak peek that included the film's first clip. The movie promises to offer more than just heart-stopping races and adrenaline-inducing chases.

The sneak peek effectively stirs excitement for this exciting collaboration between Sony and PlayStation, featuring the lead actors in full racing gear, and providing their own insight into the film's premise. Viewers were treated to glimpses of the movie's spectacular race cars, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the film's production.

Sony Pictures dropped the full trailer for Gran Turismo on their official YouTube channel on May 2, 2023, accompanied by Nas' iconic track "Hate Me Now." The trailer provides a glimpse into the inspiring real-life journey of Jann Mardenborough, from his humble beginnings as a gamer to his rise as a professional racer, as portrayed in the film.

Gran Turismo Movie Release Date

The much-awaited Gran Turismo movie from Sony Pictures is slated to hit theaters on August 11, 2023, which happens to be the same day Universal's Dracula movie, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, is also scheduled to release. Fans and movie buffs alike are in for a treat with the simultaneous release of these highly-anticipated films.

Gran Turismo Movie Review

The Gran Turismo movie is a retelling of the remarkable true story of Jann Mardenborough, a teenager who made his dream come true through sheer talent and hard work. As a passionate Gran Turismo player, Jann's gaming skills led him to win a series of Nissan competitions, ultimately propelling him to the status of a professional race car driver. The film offers an ultimate wish-fulfillment tale that showcases Jann's journey from a gaming enthusiast to a successful and accomplished racer.

Gran Turismo Filming

Principal photography for the Gran Turismo movie commenced in Hungary in November 2022 and concluded in late December of the same year.

Gran Turismo Music

In September of 2022, reports surfaced that Stephen Barton would be composing the score for the Gran Turismo movie. However, on April 24, 2023, it was announced that Lorne Balfe would take over as the film's composer instead.

Final Word

The Gran Turismo movie a joint venture by Sony Pictures and PlayStation Studios, is an exceedingly captivating project for devoted enthusiasts of the video game franchise. Endowed with a highly skilled director and a track record of successful video game adaptations, the forthcoming motion picture has generated immense excitement among aficionados. Irrespective of your prior experience with the series, this film promises to be an exhilarating ride.

FAQs

When will the Gran Turismo movie be released?

The release date for the Gran Turismo movie is 11 August 2023.

Who is directing the Gran Turismo movie?

The Gran Turismo movie will be directed by Neill Blomkamp.

Will the Gran Turismo movie feature characters from the video game?

The plot of the Gran Turismo movie has not been revealed, so it's unclear if any characters from the video game will make an appearance.

Will the Gran Turismo movie be available to stream?

It's too early to say if the Gran Turismo movie will be available to stream, but it will be released in theaters.