Sony’s first trailer Gran Turismo The movie has arrived – it already looks like more fun than PlayStation Productions’ first game-to-movie adaptation. unknown .
based on a true story, Gran Turismo The first teaser for the film, which you can watch below, is unsurprisingly filled with adrenaline-pumping drama, witty comedy. stranger things Star David Harbor, and lots of high-octane action. As one of 2023’s most highly anticipated new movies, it’s good to see that the race-based film won’t spin out when it hits theaters later this year.
Well what is it about?title Gran Turismo is synonymous with the racing sim series of the same name, and although the video game franchise plays a large role in the film’s story, it is not an adaptation of the game series itself. Here’s the official synopsis provided by Sony Pictures:
“Based on the true story of Jan Mardenborough, this film tells the story of a teenage Gran Turismo player who wins a series of Nissan competitions and fulfills his ultimate wish of becoming a real professional racing driver.”
Archie Maduke (midsommar , Voyagers ) stars as Mardenborough, a teenage gamer who wins a Nissan-sponsored competition to realize his dream of becoming a professional race driver. However, as the trailer shows, Mardenborough’s fellow racers portray him as one of his main rivals. wheel of time Josha Stradowski at , don’t be too nice to fledgling newbies trying to steal lightning (or trophies or prizes).
Naturally, Mardenborough can’t become a professional racer without the help of people already in the business. Lord of the Ring It features alumnus Orlando Bloom (playing motorsports marketing executive Danny Moore) and Haber, who plays retired racer Jack Salter. It is Moore of Bloom who sets the competition, and when Mardenborough wins the chance to become a professional driver, Salter of Harbor is tasked with training him in his bid for glory.
Gran Turismo Neill Blomkamp (9th district , Chappie ). In addition to Haber, Bloom, Maduke and Stradowski, Djimon Hounsou also appears (guardian of the galaxy , Shazam! 2 ), Darren Burnett (Never Have I Ever ), former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell.
Gran Turismo will race in theaters on Friday, August 11th.
The Analysis: No More Uncharted Territory for Sony
unknown was PlayStation Studios’ first venture into the filmmaking industry. (Image credit: Sony Pictures)
PlayStation Productions is still in its infancy, but the Sony subsidiary has already scored one big win and one pretty dud among its two strong roster of live-action adaptations.
of the studio unknown The film did well at the box office (earning $401.7 million worldwide) after its February 2022 release. However, the film, which stars Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, was critically panned upon release, with journalists and more casual filmgoers criticizing its general plot, even if the cast was apt. and attacked action sequences.in us unknown In our review of the film, we called it “a perfectly harmless adventure flick that meets the low bar set by the popcorn premise.”
on the other hand, Last of Us The TV series, which aired on HBO Max from January 15th to March 12th, was a critical and commercial success.
Based on the award-winning Naughty Dog video game franchise, the show of the same name quickly became one of the greatest HBO Max shows of all time ( Last of Us , said it was “an imperfect but undeniably faithful adaptation of the era-defining PlayStation title of developer Naughty Dog”). So it’s no wonder it’s been renewed for a second season, which is set to begin filming in late 2023/early 2024.
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions would love it. Gran Turismo as warmly received as last of you Instead of crashing into a tire-based barrier on the racetrack, unknown bottom. Along with three other movies based on PlayStation games – Days Gone , ghost of tsushima and gravity rush – 3 more TV shows in development – Peacock’s twisted metal Netflix horizon and for Prime Video god of war – Sony and its sub-studio PlayStation Productions can’t afford another flop.
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