The high-octane movie adaptation of Sony Interactive Entertainment's iconic racing video game, Gran Turismo, isn't quite ready to launch on its promised release date.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures has confirmed a two-week delay in the film's worldwide premiere from the original August 11 date to August 25. This decision comes amid a string of modifications to the studio's release schedule, caused by the Hollywood strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
The Gran Turismo film, which was enjoying a smooth run until the industry strikes, follows the real-life story of GT Academy winner, Jann Mardenborough. The flick paints an inspiring picture of a young gamer (Archie Madekwe), a former race car driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom) who join forces to compete in the world's most elite sport.
Despite the shift, Sony has maintained a positive spin, stating, "the stars can't promote the film, but the audience can," a nod to the promotional limitations imposed by the strikes. Sony remains confident, however, that audiences will give it a green light, based on the favorable reviews from early previews.