“Gran Turismo”: When Videogames and Reality Intertwine (In the Cinema)

Afterwards “unknown” With Tom Holland (and even after the TV series). “The Last of Us”), Sony returns to the cinema with a new movie based on one of the best-loved racing simulation video games of all time “Gran Turismo”

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The film will be in Italian cinemas with David Harbor and Orlando Bloom from 20 september, It is a film with a double soul: on the one hand it is based on the “Gran Turismo” video game series, on the other hand it is also inspired by the true story of Jane Mardenborough, a professional driver who made her debut in the virtual race of GT Academy, an eSports championship created by Sony and sponsored by Nissan. The film is directed by Neill Blomkamp (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Hall and Zach Bailey), having previously directed several science fiction films such as “District 9” and “Elysium”.

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plot

The film follows the dream of a teenage Gran Turismo player, Jane Mardenborough, who wins a series of Nissan competitions to become a professional driver thanks to her gaming skills.

the cast

• Archie Medcave is Jane Mardenborough
• Djimon Hounsou is Steve Mardenborough
• Orlando Bloom is Danny Moore
• David Harbor is Jack Salter
• Darren Barnett is Matty Davis
• Geri Halliwell as Leslie Mardenborough