Thursday, 16 April 2015

Jason Sudeikis to Star in "Fletch" Reboot


The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Jason Sudeikis (Horrible Bosses) has officially signed on to star in Warner Bros' upcoming "Fletch" reboot, which is called "Fletch Won" and is planned to be the first installment in a franchise.

The "Fletch" movies are based on the Gregory McDonald mystery novels featuring an investigative reporter named IM Fletcher. The first book was written in 1974, and it spawned eleven more. Chevy Chase portrayed the character in the 1985 classic feature, which was followed by a sequel.

The project has been in the works for years with countless actors and directors attached at different points.

"Fletch Won" is an origin story, described as a gritty action comedy with heart and more tonally in line with McDonald's novels than the Chase movies. The goal is to have a vibe similar to "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Midnight Run."