Yes, There Really Is a True Story Behind 'Gran Turismo'
While Gran Turismo is based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the movie takes some liberties with key plot points.
Video game adaptations are becoming more and more common, with the success of HBO's The Last of Us likely being responsible for inspiring many others, such as the upcoming Prime Video series Fallout. 2023's Gran Turismo is a video game adaptation, but not in the way you think. Starring David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, and Archie Madekwe and directed by Neill Blomkamp, Gran Turismo is inspired by the real-life journey of Jann Mardenborough, a passionate gamer who had the opportunity of a lifetime when Nissan offered him a position in their professional driving team. Such a curious story does deserve its time on the silver screen, but as expected, Gran Turismo takes some liberties with Mardenborough's journey in favor of storytelling drama. So, how much of Gran Turismo is true, and what are the main differences between the movie and Mardenborough's successful career?
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