Warner Bros. has picked up the film rights to the Gregory McDonald 11-book “Fletch” mystery series in an attempt to reboot the popular 80s franchise. Anonymous Content’s Steve Golin and Michael Sugar are producing along with David List, the manager of McDonald’s estate.
No writer, director or lead actor is attached yet.
I mildly enjoyed the 1985 film, hated the sequel (which was not based off any of the Fletch novels, go figure) and, like most everyone else, was satisfied. Fletch, however, I feel is dated, and could not only use a remake–and if reimagining requires a different take on the character -I’m okay with it. I don’t know who would be cast, but so long as they don’t carbon copy Chase (like cast, say, Will Farrell) and make it a poor imitation.
Anyone interested?
