Madekwe studied the game closely for the movie.
Summary In order to get in the mindset of his game-obsessed character, Archie Madekwe went endured intense pressure to prepare for Gran Turismo's simulated driving sequences. Helmed by District 9's Neill Blomkamp, the adaptation of the Sony racing game franchise chronicles the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a Gran Turismo fanatic who aspires to be a real racer and gets the chance to do so when Nissan sponsors a competition for the best player to become a professional driver.
Yes, I passed my test a week before I got to set, and there were high stakes. I had to pass in two weeks. It was all very quick. I was shooting another film at the time, and I was taking my lessons at night. All very intense, and that was an added intensity. Gran Turismo was a little more fun. I had months to prepare, so me and my trainer, David, became so close. And just every single night I'd be racing and racing.
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