Though it’s now greater than 50 years outdated, Bullitt stays probably the most beloved motion films in Hollywood historical past, with a automotive chase by the streets of San Francisco that seems on actually each single checklist ever written of the best automotive chases in films. (With good motive, too; it’s unimaginable.) Bullitt additionally stays the defining picture of film star Steve McQueen. When folks consider McQueen at this time, most consider him in that picture above, which grew to become Bullitt’s poster: McQueen in that turtleneck together with his holster, leaning pensively towards a wall.
Now we are able to add a really large identify to the checklist of Bullitt’s admirers: Steven Spielberg, who’s reportedly engaged on what is likely to be thought of a sequel to Bullitt all these years later. In accordance with Deadline, Spielberg will quickly direct a movie primarily based on McQueen’s Frank Bullitt character. Their report makes it clear this isn’t “a remake of the unique movie however a brand new concept centered on the character.” Josh Singer, who co-wrote Spielberg’s The Publish, and likewise labored on the scripts for Highlight and First Man, is writing the script.
Spielberg has apparently been desirous to make a Bullitt film for some time:
Insiders say Spielberg had been toying with the thought to direct a movie primarily based on the character for a while and got here shut final yr to creating it his follow-up to West Facet Story, however needed to negotiate with the McQueen property for rights to the character earlier than he would connect as a director. With the negotiations taking longer then anticipated, Spielberg shifted his focus to directing The Fablemans, the movie loosely primarily based on the director’s childhood rising up in Arizona, and moved off of this movie.
I hear Spielberg desires to make Bullitt and I instantly consider Duel, Spielberg’s breakthrough TV film that was mainly one big chase scene. By way of the years, Spielberg’s made different films with excellent chase scenes, from Raiders of the Misplaced Ark to Minority Report. If you’re making a Bullitt film of some form it’s acquired to have a chase — which makes you assume the film may have the final Spielberg chase scene in it. The actual query is: Who may presumably change Steve McQueen as Frank Bullitt? That’s an awfully large turtleneck to fill.
Spielberg’s subsequent undertaking, the aforementioned The Fablemans, is scheduled to open in theaters on November 23.
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