A seemingly new trailer for a movie adaptation of GTA San Andreas has sparked confusion among fans. The alleged trailer features a character bearing a striking resemblance to Will Smith. This has led to widespread speculation and excitement among fans, with many believing that Smith may appear in the movie.
So, let’s find out if the alleged GTA San Andreas trailer is legitimate.
Is the GTA: San Andreas live-action movie trailer real or fake?
The viral GTA: San Andreas trailer is fake and not real.
Uploaded by KH Studio on their YouTube channel, The trailer claims that Will Smith will voice the lead character, CJ (Carl Johnson), in a Grand Theft Auto V film adaptation. The video, seemingly a blend of existing movie footage and AI-generated content, features a deepfake voiceover attributed to Smith. At the time of writing, the clip has garnered 237k views.
Is Will Smith appearing in a live-action GTA: San Andreas movie?
At the time of writing, there have been no official announcements regarding Smith’s involvement in a Grand Theft Auto film adaptation, nor has there been any indication of such a project being in development.
While the recent success of video game adaptations has ignited interest in bringing iconic franchises to the big screen, Grand Theft Auto, one of the most prominent gaming series, seems unlikely to follow suit. According to Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, the studio has received inquiries about potential film adaptations but has consistently shown disinterest.
The criminal underbelly explored in Grand Theft Auto offers a rich narrative potential, yet Rockstar appears content to keep its stories confined to the gaming realm. This decision aligns with the studio’s focus on creating immersive and interactive experiences within the virtual world.
Houser elaborated on the studio’s hesitations regarding a Grand Theft Auto film adaptation. He said, “After a few awkward dates, we’d ask [the executives], why would we do this?” Their response was, “Because you get to make a movie.”
Houser further expressed his concerns about the dynamics of a potential Hollywood partnership. He explained that the studio would essentially relinquish control over the project while assuming significant risks.
“We’d be like, no, what you’ve described is you making a movie and us having no control and taking a huge risk that we’re going to end up paying for with something that belongs to us,” he shared (via The Ankler).
