Gran Turismo: Live-action movie details, release date, where to watch, and more
From video game to a live action movie
The first sneak-peek teaser of the live-action of a well-known sim racing game series, Gran Turismo was released on January 5th, 2023. It showcased rich cinematography, thrilling action of racing at a speed of 200 kmph, and sound effects that can make your heart pound.
About Gran Turismo game
| Game name | Gran Turismo |
| First release | December 23, 1997 |
| Latest release | Gran Turismo 7, March 4, 2022 |
| Genre | sim racing |
| Developer | Polyphony Digital |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Developed by | Kazunori Yamauchi |
Gran Turismo provides gamers with a large selection of vehicles, most of which are licensed replications of real-world automobiles. As this game was released in 1997, over 90 million copies of this game have been sold worldwide for PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation Portable; this makes itself the highest-selling video game franchise under the PlayStation Brand.
Gran Turismo Live action movie at a glance
| Name | Gran Turismo |
| Release | 11th August 2023 |
| Director | Neill Blomkamp |
| Screenwriter | Zach Baylin, Will Dunn, Jason Hall |
| Cast | David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Djimon Hounsou, Emelia Hartford, Darren Barnet |
| Production Companies | PlayStation Productions, Columbia Pictures, 2.0 Entertainment, Trigger Street Productions |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Genre | Action, adventure, drama, sport |
The movie’s plot is based on a true story
The live-action movie is actually based on a true story filming the ultimate wish of a teenager, Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo player who won the Nissan competitions to become an actual professional race car driver.
Cast
The movie has a really talented cast which includes stars like:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| David Harbour | Jack Salter |
| Orlando Bloom | Danny Moore |
| Djimon Hounsou | Not specified |
| Emelia Hartford | Not specified |
| Darren Barnet | Matty Davis |
| Josha Stradowski | Nicholas Capa |
Gran Turismo: Live-action official trailer
Release date
The film is expected to release on 11th August 2023 in theatres if there are no official announcements addressing any delays.
Where to watch
This collaboration of Sony Pictures with PlayStation Productions is definitely made for theatres. The heart-pounding sounds, the calming sound of car engines, and the action scenes are completely worth your time. Even the small teaser will give car enthusiasts the assurance of the thrill awaiting them in the theatres.
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