Pitt to play Bullitt

Brad Pitt will revamp one of Steve MCQueen's most iconic roles in remake of 1960s classic movie 'Bullitt', according to internet reports.

The Hollywood hunk will play Lt. Frank Bullitt in the new version of the 1968 movie.

In the original, McQueen played a maverick detective hunting a hitman who has killed his fellow officers.

The film is renowned for featuring one of the best car chases in cinema history.