FLETCH Is Getting a Modern-Day Reboot with Jon Hamm Set to Star
The classic 1980s Chevy Chase franchise Fletch is getting a modern-day reboot with Jon Hamm set to star as the quick-witted investigative reporter. I’m a big fan of the films Fletch and Fletch Lives; those movies always make me laugh my ass off. Chase was so damn funny in those movies!
While it’s going to be a little weird to see the character played by another actor, I think Hamm has the comedic ability to pull it off. Yeah, he’s played a lot of serious characters in his career, but he’s also done some comedy, and when he does comedy, he’s funny. I’m curious to see how he plays the character Fletch.
The movie is set up at Miramax, and the story will be based on the second book in the Gregory McDonald series, Confess Fletch. “In a mysterious chain of events, Fletch finds himself in the middle of multiple murders — one of which pins him as a prime suspect. While on a quest to prove his innocence, Fletch is tasked with finding his fiancée’s stolen art collection, acquired after her father goes missing and is presumed dead.”
The movie will be directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad, Adventureland, Arrested Development) from a script directed from a script by Zev Borrow. Miramax CEO Bill Block said in a statement:
“Fletch’s duration over audiences — whether told on paper or the big screen — entertains all and we could not be more thrilled to see what twenty-first century twist these artists create.”
Producer Connie Tavel added:
“Producing this film with Jon has been a long-time dream of mine and with Zev and Greg on board to write and direct, I really believe that this will be an exciting and modern reimagining of this beloved character.”
What do you think about Hamm taking on the role of Fletch?
Source: Variety