Out of nowhere, District 9 hit the film landscape and became the Sci-Fi Phenomenon. On a low budget, director Neill Blomkamp created a clever and compelling story about aliens being shipped to ghettos on Earth.
It has been known for a few months that the director will next change genres and film one of the most successful video game series ever. now stands the first star for Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo adaptation.
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District 9 – Featurette
Stranger Things fan favorite stars in Gran Turismo
The Hollywood Reporter reports that David Harbor is set to star in Blomkamp’s upcoming Gran Turismo film adaptation. The story is said to be based on a true story and revolve around a teenage Gran Turismo player who is so good that he becomes a racer in real life. The Stranger Things star will have one retired driver play that trains the youth.
The Gran Turismo games are among the most successful gaming franchises ever. With Neill Blomkamp, who shot other genre films like Elysium and Chappie after District 9, there is definitely an exciting director on board. The planned theatrical release for the Gran Turismo film is the August 10, 2023.
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