Jann Mardenborough on being the real life inspiration behind Gran Turismo
- 9 months ago
It’s the incredible true story that you may have never heard of.
The latest film from acclaimed District 9 director Neil Blomkamp, Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama based not only on the iconic race simulation game from Playstation, but the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a British Gran Turismo player who harnessed his skills from the game and transferred them to a professional racing career.
Heralded as one of the 50 most marketable athletes in the world, Mardenborough’s incredible rise from his simulated surroundings to dominating the racing stage grounds Gran Turismo with an emotional resonance that is sure to take many audience members by surprise.
As the film gears up to ride cineplexes across the globe, Peter Gray spoke with Mardenborough about being the inspiration behind the screen, if his co-stars sought out his advice, and, most importantly, why he listens to Kenny G and Enya before he races?
The latest film from acclaimed District 9 director Neil Blomkamp, Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama based not only on the iconic race simulation game from Playstation, but the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a British Gran Turismo player who harnessed his skills from the game and transferred them to a professional racing career.
Heralded as one of the 50 most marketable athletes in the world, Mardenborough’s incredible rise from his simulated surroundings to dominating the racing stage grounds Gran Turismo with an emotional resonance that is sure to take many audience members by surprise.
As the film gears up to ride cineplexes across the globe, Peter Gray spoke with Mardenborough about being the inspiration behind the screen, if his co-stars sought out his advice, and, most importantly, why he listens to Kenny G and Enya before he races?