'Gran Turismo' trivia and fun facts

Inspiration

Screenwriter Zach Baylin cited 'Rocky' (1976) and 'Top Gun' (1986) as influences on this film.

Inspired by the real story of Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo player who became a professional race car driver.

Joseph Kosinski, director of 'Top Gun: Maverick', was in talks to direct in 2015, but eventually left the project.