Brad Pitt 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.
She's a Barbie girl, and practically lives in a Barbie-like picture perfect world, so it makes perfect sense that like the famous doll, Paris Hilton would move to Malibu. Heiress Paris Hilton moved into a beachfront home in the celebrity's favourite enclave set among 27 miles of golden sands on California's coastline. Fresh from a little rest and relaxation in Maui, Paris packed up her troubles and moved into a pad for the summer.
Kimberly, the 26-year-old daughter of Rod Stewart, met the 44-year-old Mötley Crüe star in London earlier this year and they are now said to be an item. Kimberly was spotted running out of the launch party of restaurant Pink Taco's new Los Angeles branch to be with Tommy after he was denied entry because the fire department had shut the party down.
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