Director Neill Blomkamp Eyed To Helm Sony Pictures ‘Gran Turismo’

News May 26, 2022 2:52 pm Caleb Williams

Today, a rumor went out that Sony Pictures was looking to adapt their authentic driving simulator games Gran Turismo for a streaming service. While that still may be on the table a feature film is also in the works.

According to Deadline, District 9 and Elysium director Neill Blomkamp is being eyed to helm the film version. While he hasn’t signed on it would mark yet another video game adaption made into a feature film albeit a high-octane racing video game. No writer has attached the movie.

Gran Turismo has no set release date

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Gran Turismo, Sony Pictures

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