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Jann, a dedicated gamer from Cardiff, spends his days immersed in playing Gran Turismo, choosing to evade the challenges of the real world. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Danny, a marketing manager at Nissan, is actively involved in a marketing campaign. Collaborating with the Gran Turismo management, they devise a plan to organize a competition, inviting gamers to test their skills in actual racing cars. Facing the need for assistance in event coordination, Danny seeks the help of Jack, a former racing driver with an unyielding cynicism. As fate brings Jann, Danny, and Jack together, the gamer finds himself behind the wheel of a Nissan racing car, diving headfirst into the intense competition for recognition in the fiercely competitive realm of real racing.

The narrative of "Gran Turismo" draws inspiration from the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo player who successfully transitioned from gaming to becoming a professional race car driver. The film follows his awe-inspiring journey from the gaming console to the race track.

Adding a unique touch, Jann Mardenborough himself plays the stunt double in the film for the actor portraying his character, creating a seamless blend of reality and cinematic storytelling.

Orlando Bloom's character, Danny Moore, is inspired by real-life Darren Cox. Cox, a former Nissan Europe executive, founded the GT Academy in 2008, collaborating with Sony PlayStation to give racing gamers an opportunity to transform into professional racing drivers.

Many of the film's exhilarating racing sequences were shot at the Hungaroring in Hungary, standing in for various circuits, adding an authentic touch to the high-speed action.

The film captures a turning point involving the death of a spectator during a race. While this incident is a crucial element in the movie, it is worth noting that the actual event took place on a different track in 2015, where Mardenborough's Nissan GT-R went off the track, tragically causing the death of a spectator and injuries to several others.

To enhance the visual impact, digital cars were employed for significant crashes, including one involving Mardenborough at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, showcasing the seamless integration of technology in filmmaking.

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