Racing games are about to hit the big screen with the release of the Gran Turismo movie, whose trailer and release date have been revealed by Sony Pictures. This feature film is based on the true story of GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough and will be released in theaters on August 11, 2023.

The film doesn’t exactly follow the story of Mardenborough’s career, but rather his victory as the third and youngest winner of the GT Academy competition in 2011. He went on to drive for Nissan in the Dubai 24 Hours and compete in the British GT and Blancpain Endurance championships before pursuing a career in Formula 3, Super GT, and as a test driver and simulator driver for the Nissan e.dams team in Formula E.

Featuring an all-star cast, including David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Medekwe and Geri Halliwell-Horner, the film was directed by Neill Blomkamp, known for his previous films such as District 9, Elysium, and Chappie. The cast also includes Djimon Hounsou, Darren Barnet and Emelia Hartford, as well as the stunt driver Mauro Calo, who shared images of his participation in the film, showing some of the scenes that were shot in Dubai Autodrome.

The film uses Gran Turismo 7 for the game sequences, although Mardenborough qualified by playing Gran Turismo 5. While the film is not completely accurate in the details of Mardenborough’s life, it is meant to capture the fun and excitement of virtual racing combined with real-life motorsports, which may encourage more people to try their hand at this type of game or invest in a simulation platform.

The release of the Gran Turismo movie is, in any case, an event not to be missed by racing game and movie fans. This feature film offers a unique opportunity to discover the story of Jann Mardenborough and his journey to professional motorsports. The film promises to be an exciting experience for anyone who has ever dreamed of getting behind the wheel of a race track.