Spielberg pursues a new character-driven idea
Spielberg, Steve McQueen’s son Chad and granddaughter Molly McQueen are also said to be in negotiations to produce the new film.

Most recently, West Side Story director Steven Spielberg, who competed in several Oscars, is preparing for a new movie inspired by the iconic character of an era, Frank Bullitt, played by Steve McQueen. According to the information obtained from his close circle, Spielberg has already started preparations for his new project.
Sources say Spielberg has had the idea of directing a character-based movie for a while, and has begun negotiating with the McQueens for the character’s rights.
A new idea that focuses on character
Its director, Steven Spielberg, thought the new movie would not be a remake of the original movie, but a new idea that focused on the character. Spielberg, Steve McQueen’s son Chad and granddaughter Molly McQueen are also said to be in negotiations to produce the new film.