Brad Pitt will play Steve McQueen in upcoming biopic

Hollywood is planning a biography on the King of Cool, Steve McQueen. The amazing actor, motorcycle enthusiast and LeMans racer is best known to car fans for his role in the film Bullitt. Ford sells a model in honor of the movie’s infamous car chase that pits a flying Mustang, McQueen’s car, against an all black Dodge Charger through the streets of San Francisco.

Contrary to prior reports that actor Brad Pitt was being prepped for a remake of Bullitt, it appears that he will be playing the role of McQueen in the upcoming biopick.

Check out the clip from Bullitt after the jump.