The BBC has officially unveiled its new factual drama Game Changer , set to follow the story surrounding the creation of Grand Theft Auto and the controversy it stirred up.

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First rumoured earlier this year , Game Changer will center on the real-life conflict between co-creator Sam Houser and campaigning lawyer Jack Thompson, with Daniel Radcliffe officially confirmed for the role of Houser while Bill Paxton will star as Thompson."Conceived for an adult audience, this special 90-minute drama tells the story of the controversy surrounding the computer game Grand Theft Auto - arguably the greatest British coding success story since Bletchley Park," a press release explains.The news about the conflict between Houser and Thompson serving as the focal point of the drama should help assuage some of the fears expressed by original developer DMA Design . The studio originally claimed none of its employees had been consulted, and that a dramatic retelling of the events surrounding the conception of the game wouldn't be accurate.The drama will begin filming on April 20 and is expected to air later this year. Read IGN's Grand Theft Auto V review to learn more about Rockstar's blockbuster series.

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