Stranger Things' David Harbour shifts gears in Gran Turismo movie's speedy first trailer
techradar.comThe first trailer for Sony's Gran Turismo movie has arrived – and it already looks more fun than PlayStation Productions' first game-to-film adaptation, Uncharted.
Based on a true story, the Gran Turismo film's initial teaser, which you can view below, is understandably filled with adrenaline-fuelled drama, witty comedy courtesy of Stranger Things star David Harbour, and lots of high-octane action. As one of our most anticipated new movies of 2023, it's good to see that the racing-based movie doesn't look like it'll spin out when it arrives in theaters later this year.
Alright, so what's it about? The title Gran Turismo is synonymous with the racing sim series of the same name and, while the video game franchise has a large part to play in the movie's story, it's not an adaptation of a game series per se. Here's the official plot synopsis, courtesy of Sony Pictures:
«Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.»
Archie Madewke (Midsommer, Voyagers) stars as Mardenborough, the teenage gamer who wins a Nissan-sponsored competition to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional race driver. As the trailer shows, though, Mardenborough's fellow racers – including one of his main rivals, who's portrayed by The Wheel of Time's Josha Stradowski, don't take too kindly to a novice bursting onto the scene and trying to steal their thunder (or their trophies and cash prizes).
Understandably, Mardenborough won't be able to become a professional racer without the aid of those already involved in the business. Luckily for him, that's where The Lord of the
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