'Fletch': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the reboot of the '80s comedy thriller starring John Hamm
The original film titled 'Fletch', released in the year 1985, was directed by Michael Ritchie and had Chevy Chase playing the titular role, who also reprised his role in the sequel titled 'Fletch Lives'. The original film also starred Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Geena Davis, and Joe Don Baker. The film was based on novels written by Gregory Mcdonald in the mystery genre between the 1970s and 1980s. As reported by Deadline, the upcoming reboot of the film franchise is based on the second novel titled, 'Confess, Fletch', and is in development at Miramax starring John Hamm of 'Mad Men' fame. Here is what we know of the film's upcoming release.
Release date
The premiere date is yet to be released. MEA WorldWide (MEAWW) will update this article when the announcement is made.
Plot
"Producing this film with Jon has been a longtime dream of mine and with Zev and Greg on board to write and direct, I really believe that this will be an exciting and modern reimagining of this beloved character," said Connie Tavel, John Hamm's manager.
Deadline shared a short description of the upcoming release that reads, "In a mysterious chain of wild 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, the only inheritance she’s acquired after her father goes missing and is presumed dead." In the franchise, Fletch is known to be a character of "multiple disguises and faux alter egos" so as to figure out the mystery in front of him.
"Fletch’s duration over audiences — whether told on paper or the big screen — entertains all and we could not be more thrilled to see what twenty-first-century twist these artists create," said Bill Block, Miramax CEO.
Cast
Hamm will play the role of Fletch, the investigative reporter in the upcoming reboot of the film. The actor is well known for several roles such as Don Draper in 'Mad Men' (2007-2015), Gabriel in 'Good Omens' (2019), FBI SA Adam Frawley in 'The Town' (2010), JB in 'Million Dollar Arm' (2014) and as Buddy in 'Baby Driver' (2017). According to the actor's IMDb page, his current projects include 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Wild Mountain Thyme', which are in post-production, and 'Off Season,' 'Kill Switch' and 'Alpha Gang' in pre-production.
Creators
Connie Tavel and John Hamm produce the feature film with 'Superbad's' Greg Mottola directing and 'Lethal Weapons's' Zev Borrow serving as a writer.
Trailer
The trailer is yet to be released. MEAWW will update this article once it's out.
Where to watch
This information is yet to be released, stay tuned for updates.
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