Kia, Audi Take Top Spot In Least Expensive Brands...

'Bullitt' Remake To Star Brad Pitt as Lt. Frank Bullitt

 
13 4,635 views July 5, 2007

bullitt_brad_pitt.jpgEnlarge Photo


*** UPDATE ***

According to AutoBlog.com, Ford got wind of the news and contacted Brad Pitt's management and according to them they have no knowledge of Brad playing Steve McQueen in a Bullitt remake.  I guess this was just a rumor started by Monsters and Critics.  It sounded good when I read the news, oh well, just goes to show you can't believe everything you read on the net.  ****
The 'Bullitt' movie made famous by it's wild chase scene with legendary Hollywood actor Steve McQueen driving a highland green 1968 390 GT Fastback Mustang is being remade with Brad Pitt starring as Lt. Frank Bullitt. The movie has been in development since 2003 but has recently been greelighted for production. It could be a coincedence or not but in 2008 is when a new Bullitt Mustang will be introduced. I would bet anything he will be driving a 2008 Bullitt in the movie through the streets of San Francisco chasing a new Dodge Charger like in the original.




Posted in:
 
Contribute
Send us a tip Comment Contact the editor
Follow Us

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

  • Posting indicates you have read this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Comments (13)

  1. By Kyle Rohde Posted: 7/5/2007 12:31pm PDT

    Wow, Hollywood truly has no original ideas left. That, or they're too scared to try something new that they just make crap they know will do ok so nobody loses their job taking a risk. Steve McQueen is rolling over in his grave knowing a faux-liberal, Prius-driving, non-car guy actor like Brad Pitt is taking one of his greatest roles.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  2. By the machine Posted: 7/5/2007 7:25pm PDT

    they are disrespecting steve mcqueen by starring brad pitt to play his role, he is no badass, he cannot drive like a real man, he is a failure.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  3. By  Chris Hollins Posted: 7/5/2007 9:56pm PDT

    They need guys like Tim Allen or somebody that know about muscle cars. We don't need pretty boy in that movies. Don't give me wrong he's very good actor, he just not right for that part. Again, he too pretty but if they want female to get into muscle cars then sex sell I guess.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  4. By  minWi Posted: 7/6/2007 9:21am PDT

    Is that image real? I think it's photoshoped, don't you?
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  5. By MikeC... Posted: 7/6/2007 1:52pm PDT

    Great idea !!! Modern film tech. will make for a fantastic redo of Bullitt. However--Matt Damon might be a better choice than Brad for the lead. Using the new Bullitt Mustang and a Hemi Charger would be really interesting. Hope the film gets made......
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  6. By This Old Cat Posted: 7/6/2007 10:46pm PDT

    A caption for the photo above: "Where did you say 1st gear was?"
    This flick could be the pitts with Brad trying to take McQueen's place. This role is not for a sissy-boy.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  7. By jack smith Posted: 7/11/2007 1:09pm PDT

    McQueen is the man why make a a redo when the original is the best....movies like Bullitt are classics let it be...
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  8. By David Zachmeyer Posted: 7/19/2007 4:36pm PDT

    If they're going to remake Bullitt, they should get Anthony-Michael Hall. Seriously, he's a dead ringer for Steve McQueen and a decent actor too.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  9. By Jim Posted: 1/27/2008 12:16pm PST

    I agree that Brad Pitt is not the guy for the job. Why not use Leonardo De Caprio? Thoughts?
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  10. By Mark Sadowski Posted: 4/30/2008 11:22pm PDT

    I have been waiting for a remake of Bullitt for a long time, I also thought of Brad Pitt to star in the role. Ever since the new Mustang has come out, I new that it would be a great idea. I really look forward to see this idea come to life. Michael Bay would be a good choice for directors. He really looks at detail. Thanks for listening.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  11. By J.S.I Posted: 6/26/2008 9:16pm PDT

    Jason Statham with a wig? He seems to be the driver in every movie with a car in it nowadays, lol. No offense to him whatsoever I love the movies, but what's gonna chase him? a 4 door charger, come on...maybe the new challenger?
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  12. By dario bonin Posted: 11/18/2009 4:51pm PST

    Daniel Craig is the man to do the movie
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  13. By Bob Carroll Posted: 10/22/2010 9:41am PDT

    The actor best to portray Steve McQueen in the remake of the movie Bullit would be "Daniel Craig",
    bar none!
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

Research New Cars

Go!


More from High Gear Media

 
 
MotorAuthority
  • Follow Us
  • Twiiter
  • Facebook
 
 
© 2011 MotorAuthority. All Rights Reserved. MotorAuthority is published by High Gear Media. Stock photography by Homestar, LLC. Send us feedback.
 

Use the form below to send us a tip, give us feedback, or just say hello.

(max 750 characters)