Jason Sudeikis In Talks to Play Fletch In Upcoming Reboot

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We're the Millers star Jason Sudeikis is reportedly in line to take on Chevy Chase's legacy as Fletch. The upcoming film is said to be a remake of the 1980's hit comedy franchise with a slightly different twist. THR states that Warner Bros. execs have made a decision to start the reboot as an origins story.



I think a spin-off would have made a far more sense. That way, in case the film sucks, it won't necessarily "ruin" the original series (like with American Pie). What do you think?

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The project has long been in development as a remake or re-imagining. Warners picked up the rights in February 2011 and even then had a tough time cracking the code. After several writers didn't work out, David List, who reps the McDonald estate and is producing the project with Anonymous Content's Steve Golin and Michael Sugar, stepped in to take crack at it.

The draft passed muster with the studio and the producers, attracting Sudeikis, who is now in talks.

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.

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[via The Hollywood Reporter]

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