Fasten your seatbelts as Gran Turismo rolls out another adrenaline-fueled teaser. This new glimpse is priming audiences for the upcoming release, set for August 11, that unravels the real-life story of race car enthusiast Jann Mardenborough, portraying his commitment and spirit from a tender age and his profound love for the racetrack.
The tension in the teaser escalates to new heights as we witness Mardenborough’s genesis, brought to life by Archie Madekwe, and his journey to fame. His passion for a video game swiftly transitions into a real-life dream career as he participates in a contest that lands him a position on Nissan’s team. The teaser poignantly reminds us that mistakes on the race track hold far greater consequences than in a game, as a single slip could be fatal.
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The teaser also spotlights David Harbour’s character dispensing wisdom as Mardenborough’s coach, Jack Salter; Orlando Bloom in the role of marketing executive Danny Moore, announcing the competition; and Josha Stradowski’s character, Nicholas Capa, clashing with Mardenborough as a rival. The cast of the high-energy film also includes Geri Halliwell Horner, Djimon Hounsou, Sang Heon Lee, Daniel Puig, Thomas Kretschmann, Richard Cambridge, Darren Barnet, Pepe Barroso, Emelia Hartford, and Richard Cambridge.
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Based on the available featurettes and trailers, the film appears to adhere closely to the extraordinary true story of Mardenborough. After becoming a fanatical player of the PlayStation game, his life took a dramatic turn when he enrolled in the GT Academy competition in 2011. The contest, designed to provide overlooked talents an opportunity to compete alongside racing elites, grants the victor a real-life racing experience. Mardenborough’s exceptional prowess led Nissan to offer him a permanent position on the team.
Academy Award-nominee Neill Blomkamp, renowned for his work on District 9 and Elysium, helms this inspiring underdog story. The screenplay is the combined effort of Academy Award-nominated writers Jason Hall (American Sniper) and Zach Baylin (King Richard). Unsurprisingly, the film is set to deliver high-octane stunts, with Mardenborough himself participating. Jacques Jouffret (The Purge: Anarchy) is the cinematographer, while Lorne Balfe (Mission: Impossible – Fallout) composes the music.
Catch the latest teaser for Gran Turismo below:
