It’s time to put the pedal to the metal as “Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story” shifts into first gear. Ever since it debuted in 1997 for the original PlayStation, the video game franchise has since garnered millions of car fans and gamers worldwide. The question is – how does a studio adapt from a game that doesn’t have a narrative?
Well, the film is based on a real life professional Gran Turismo racer named Jann Mardenborouogh. Despite having zero experience in racing, the 19-year-old from took part in the 2011 GT Academy. He went on to beat 90,000 other participants and emerged as the tournament’s third and youngest champion.
“Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story” will not only follow the underdog story of Jann Mardenborouogh of he became a legitimate competitive racer, but also delve into his romantic life. Fun fact: The real-life race car driver will also be performing most of the stunt driving in this film. Archie Madekwe, who plays the character in question, quipped, “I think this is the first time ever where there is a film being made about someone’s life and they are stunt driving in the film.”
Joining Archie in the cast are David Harbour (the mentor and retired driver Jack Salter), Djimon Hounsou is Jann’s father, Steve Mardenborough, while Geri Halliwell plays his mother, and Daniel Puig as his brother. Other actors on this project include Orlando Bloom (a marketing executive) and Josha Stradowski (another rival driver).
Thanks to our friends at Sony Pictures Malaysia, we’re giving away 20 pairs of movie tickets to watch “Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story” on the big screen. (*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.)
- “Gran Turismo” Stress Tyres
- “Gran Turismo” Car Window Vinyls
- “Gran Turismo” Drawstring Bags
- “Gran Turismo” Drink Canisters
- “Gran Turismo” Snapbacks
Details of the screening as per below:
- Date: 15th August 2023, Tuesday
- Time: 9pm
- Venue: Dadi Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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