With less than two months until its theatrical release, all eyes are on the upcoming film adaptation of the popular racing game Gran Turismo. A new poster has been unveiled on Twitter, featuring Archie Madekwe as he sets his sights on the racetrack and the glory that awaits the first-place finisher. He is joined by his co-stars David Harbour and Orlando Bloom, who watch over him as he navigates the dangerous and exciting world of professional racing.
In the poster, Madekwe dons his helmet and looks back at the track, where two vehicles are battling for position, employing all tactics to gain the upper hand. As previously shown in trailers, bumping and grinding against other drivers is fair game, adding to the intensity and danger that Madekwe will face. His experienced trainer Jack Salter, played by Harbour, keeps a close eye on him, ensuring that he is prepared for any challenges that come his way in real-life racing. Meanwhile, Bloom’s character, Danny Moore, a Motorsports marketing executive, eagerly awaits the success of his newly recruited Nissan Motorsports driver.
While Gran Turismo is an adaptation of the popular PlayStation racing games, it also tells the real-life story of Jann Mardenborough, an avid fan of the games who won the Gran Turismo Academy competition, beating out 90,000 other players. His exceptional skills impressed Nissan, leading to a professional racing career with the company, where he went on to win numerous real-life races. The film explores Mardenborough’s personal and romantic life as he tackles the challenges and fulfills his racing dreams. From the past featurette highlighting Mardenborough and the attention to detail devoted to his journey as a GT Academy driver, it is evident that the filmmakers were dedicated to accurately depicting the incredible story of a gamer-turned-racer.
Who Else Is Lined Up for Gran Turismo?
The rest of the cast includes members of Mardenborough’s family, with Geri Halliwell portraying his mother, Djimon Hounsou as his father, and Daniel Puig as his brother. Darren Barnet, known for his role in Never Have I Ever, joins the cast as one of the rival drivers at GT Academy, alongside Josha Stradowski who plays another competitor named Nicholas Capra, with whom Mardenborough clashes. Neill Blomkamp, acclaimed for directing films such as District 9 and Elysium, takes the helm as the film’s director. The script is written by Academy Award-nominated screenwriters Jason Hall and Zach Baylin.
Gran Turismo races into theaters on August 11, so mark your calendars. Be sure to check out the newly released poster below for a taste of the excitement to come.
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