Another Fletch movie in the works?

[Drewza89]

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Chase is also considering a new script for the Weinstein Co. that would see him reprise his investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher. The current screenplay has Fletch passing the baton to his journalist nephew as the semi-retired uncle advises him on his stories.

Sounds like they're going the Ghostbusters 3 approach with the "passing the baton" thing. The first Fletch is one of my favorite movies, so I'd love to see another one. I'd prefer to see Chevy be the main focus, but if they have to put his nephew in the film I hope they consider someone like Ryan Reynolds to play the part. He plays a great smartass just like Chevy.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

They have talked about this off and on for a few years now. I think at one time Kevin Smith was in the talks to direct and Zach Braff was going to be Fletch, but I think that was some time ago.

[Drewza89]

Originally Posted by Dr.Zoidberg

They have talked about this off and on for a few years now. I think at one time Kevin Smith was in the talks to direct and Zach Braff was going to be Fletch, but I think that was some time ago.

Jason Lee was attached when Kevin Smith was. Being a huge Kevin Smith fan, I would have loved to have seen that happen.

But the thought of Zach Braff playing Fletch makes me want to hurl.

[dwigtkschrute]

Originally Posted by Drewza89

Jason Lee was attached when Kevin Smith was. But the thought of Zach Braff playing Fletch makes me want to hurl.

Me, too. That would be a travesty in every essence of the word.

[brettallica]

New Fletch? Sign me up! Who would be the best actor for Fletch out of today's actors, assuming Chase doesn't do it? I can't even really envision anyone other than Chase, so it'd be interesting to see what people think.

[jbig31]

What about John Krasinski from The Office? I've always thought that he'd make a great Fletch. He's got the deadpan-straight guy down solid.