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‘Gran Turismo’ Casts ‘See’ Actor Archie Madekwe in Starring Role Opposite David Harbour (Exclusive)

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Neill Blomkamp, best known for his sci-fi movies such as 'District 9' and 'Elysium,' is directing the project that is inspired by both the best-selling video game and a true story about one of its players.

, the Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions feature adaptation of the best-selling racing video game.

The move is potentially career-changing as it gives the rising actor a top stop in a sizeable studio movie that is a big IP play and a hoped-for franchise. Madekwe will literally be in the driver’s seat of the feature.is directing the feature, which is based on a true story. The project is described as the ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

 

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