Bradley Cooper tipped to play Frank Bullitt in Spielberg sequel

Rumors of a brand new “Bullitt” film within the works are choosing up steam with a report out claiming Bradley Cooper has been picked for the titular position of Frank Bullitt.

Citing nameless sources, Deadline reported final week that Cooper has signed a deal to play the position made well-known within the authentic 1968 film by Steve McQueen, after being picked by Steven Spielberg, the brand new film’s alleged producer.

Cooper, well-known for the “Hangover” collection of comedies, in addition to 2018’s “A Star Is Born,” a film which he produced, wrote, directed, and in addition starred in alongside Girl Gaga, will reportedly additionally function a producer of the brand new Bullitt film. Cooper and Spielberg are alleged to have been speaking in regards to the undertaking for years.

The film is not anticipated to be a remake however a brand new story based mostly on the character of Frank Bullitt, a tricky San Francisco cop who within the authentic chased a mob kingpin that killed a key witness. Josh Singer, who beforehand labored with Spielberg on 2017’s “The Submit,” was beforehand reported to be penning the script.

There is not any phrase on whether or not we’ll see a brand new dramatic automotive chase like the unique by the streets of San Francisco between a Dodge Charger R/T and McQueen in a Ford Mustang GT painted the now well-known Highland Inexperienced. That authentic automotive was bought in 2020 for $3.4 million at public sale.

Spielberg undoubtedly is aware of how one can movie a tense chase. His first main film, 1971’s “Duel,” was principally one large chase, and hopefully he can recreate among the stress of that film for a chase within the new Bullitt film.