Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story. Missed Apex meets the stars of the movie

Missed Apex was lucky enough to be included on the press junket for the Grand Turismo Movie! Spanners saw the first UK press screening at Sony Pictures and got to sit down for a virtual interview with Jann Mardenborough and Archie Madekwe

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# **Gran Turismo Movie Discussion with Jan Mardenborough and Archie Madekwe**

## **Introduction**

- Matt Spanners hosts the podcast, expressing excitement about the upcoming Gran Turismo movie.
- The movie is based on the real-life GT Academy, which transformed sim racers into real-life racing drivers.
- Jan Mardenborough, a former GT Academy winner, and Archie Madekwe, the actor who portrayed him in the film, join the podcast.

## **Jan Mardenborough's Journey**

- Jan Mardenborough shares his experience as a sim racer and his journey to becoming a professional racing driver through the GT Academy.
- He highlights the importance of perseverance and staying focused on his dream despite facing challenges.
- Jan emphasizes the significance of the GT Academy in providing opportunities for talented sim racers to pursue real-life racing careers.

## **Archie Madekwe's Portrayal of Jan Mardenborough**

- Archie Madekwe discusses the process of preparing for his role as Jan Mardenborough in the Gran Turismo movie.
- He reveals that he spent considerable time with Jan before filming to understand his life and experiences.
- Archie also mentions the extensive sim racing and stunt driving training he underwent to accurately portray Jan's journey.

## **Sim Racing and Its Connection to Real-Life Racing**

- The podcast delves into the connection between sim racing and real-life racing, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two.
- Jan Mardenborough shares his perspective on how sim racing helped him transition to real-life racing.
- Archie Madekwe emphasizes the importance of sim racing in providing a realistic and immersive experience for aspiring racing drivers.

## **The Gran Turismo Movie's Impact on Sim Racing**

- The guests discuss the potential impact of the Gran Turismo movie on the world of sim racing.
- They express hope that the movie will inspire more people to take up sim racing and pursue their dreams of becoming professional racing drivers.
- The movie's portrayal of the GT Academy and Jan Mardenborough's journey is seen as a positive step in promoting sim racing and its connection to real-life racing.

## **Conclusion**

- The podcast wraps up with the guests expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives on the Gran Turismo movie and the world of sim racing.
- They encourage listeners to watch the movie and embrace the excitement and inspiration it brings to the world of motorsport.