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Brian Damage · 07-06-2007, 11:48 PM

Brad Pitt will star in a remake of 60s classic movie 'Bullitt'.

The 'Ocean's Thirteen' actor will take the role of Lt Frank Bullitt made famous by Hollywood legend Steve McQueen in the 1968 original film.

A source said: "Brad shares a lot of the same passions as Steve McQueen - including a love of motorbikes and fast cars - so it was a dream role for him."

The original film sees the tough detective hunting a hitman who has killed his fellow officers. The movie is renowned for featuring one of the best car chases in cinema history as McQueen's Mustang car speeds through the rollercoaster streets of San Francisco.

Brad, 43, has been linked with the role since 2003 but the project has only now been given the green light as film bosses desperately try to kick-start as many movies as possible before the Screen Actors Guild begin their anticipated strike action.

Brad can next be seen playing legendary outlaw Jesse James in the western 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford', due out in October.

Nighthawk76 · 07-06-2007, 11:50 PM

No way!!!!! Brad Pitt is NO Steve McQueen.

catlover79 · 07-06-2007, 11:51 PM

How DARE they!? NO ONE should try to remake a McQueen film - no one. STUPID idea.

Janice · 07-06-2007, 11:53 PM

I think that's a fantastic casting choice. Pitt's got the cool factor going on, much like McQueen did.

Nighthawk76 · 07-06-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

How DARE they!? NO ONE should try to remake a McQueen film - no one. STUPID idea.

Well, Alec Baldwin was in a really bad remake of The Getaway and Pirece Brosnan was in a really bad remake of The Thomas Crown Affair.

catlover79 · 07-06-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

Well, Alec Baldwin was in a really bad remake of The Getaway and Pirece Brosnan was in a really bad remake of The Thomas Crown Affair.

Enough said.

What's next - Clooney trying to remake Papillon? What a nightmare that would be.

Nighthawk76 · 07-06-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Enough said.

What's next - Clooney trying to remake Papillon? What a nightmare that would be.

I can just imagine. These days Hollywood is all about the remakes.

Zebra 3 · 07-11-2007, 01:54 AM

Enough already with the remakes!

Zoneboy · 07-11-2007, 02:04 AM

Pitt-iful, Just pitt-iful.

TJL · 07-11-2007, 08:12 AM

The car chase will be very hard to top.

07-06-2007, 11:48 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Brad Pitt Starring in Bullitt Remake Brad Pitt will star in a remake of 60s classic movie 'Bullitt'. The 'Ocean's Thirteen' actor will take the role of Lt Frank Bullitt made famous by Hollywood legend Steve McQueen in the 1968 original film. A source said: "Brad shares a lot of the same passions as Steve McQueen - including a love of motorbikes and fast cars - so it was a dream role for him." The original film sees the tough detective hunting a hitman who has killed his fellow officers. The movie is renowned for featuring one of the best car chases in cinema history as McQueen's Mustang car speeds through the rollercoaster streets of San Francisco. Brad, 43, has been linked with the role since 2003 but the project has only now been given the green light as film bosses desperately try to kick-start as many movies as possible before the Screen Actors Guild begin their anticipated strike action. Brad can next be seen playing legendary outlaw Jesse James in the western 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford', due out in October. Attached Images
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