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Friday, May 20, 2011

Mandel Nabs Fletch Reboot

The Dictator co-writer David Mandel will pen Fletch Won according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Based on the Fletch novel series by late author Gregory Mcdonald, center on a reporter named I.M. Fletcher who juggles writing exposes while avoiding headaches caused by his two ex-wives.


No plot details were given the goal is to make "a smart action comedy that plays out on a bigger canvas than the previous movies. The project is said to be a high priority for the studio, and a great vehicle for an A-list comedy star. Sources said Mandel beat out several high-profile scribes for the opportunity to write the script."

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence and star Zach Braff were attached to the reboot back in 06 but left by 07

Steve Golin Michael Sugar and David List , the manager of McDonald's estate will produce the picture

Chevy Chase portrayed the character in 2 films--Fletch  and Fletch Lives in the 80's

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