'Fletch' Reboot With Jon Hamm in the Works

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https://variety.com/2020/film/news/fletch-reboot-jon-hamm-1234707111/

Shut up and take my money

A modern-day reboot of “Fletch” is in the works, with Jon Hamm set to star as the quick-witted investigative reporter character originally played by Chevy Chase in 1985’s “Fletch” and its sequel “Fletch Lives.”

The project, unveiled Wednesday by Miramax, is based on the second book in 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.

Hamm will also produce alongside manager/producer Connie Tavel. Greg Mottola, whose credits include “Superbad,” “Adventureland” and “Arrested Development,” will direct from a script by Zev Borrow. David List will executive produce the film.

[TlalocW]

1. Oh, I read that book. Here is what happens...

Just kidding.

TlalocW

[Miguelito Loveless]

2. Nah, I would go with

Joel McHale, as it would really piss of Chevy Chase these days.