Yet, there is a Gran Turismo feature film that is based on the series, directed by Neill Blomkamp, a director best known for District 9 and Elysium.
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While the feature film is taking its name and inspiration from the video games its based upon, it's not entirely based on any of the games.
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The film does not take any story or character moments from the games.
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Instead, the Gran Turismo movie is based on a true story that is connected to the video game series.
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The movie focuses on Jann Mardenborough (portrayed by Archie Madekwe), a Gran Turismo player whose skills in the game won him the opportunity to drive and race in real life.
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Jann was so good at playing GT5 on the PlayStation 3 that he won a place at Nissan's PlayStation GT Academy.
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After a series of gaming competitions, the best players were admitted into the Academy and given the opportunity to drive real cars and earn a spot on Nissan's team.
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Jann scored well at the Academy and went on to join the team.He became so enamored with the sport that he made it his profession, primarily in Formula racing.
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