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Yet Another "Fletch" Possibility

by Scott Weinberg | June 26, 2007

Frankly I've lost track of how many actors and filmmakers have been attached to a new "Fletch" flick. But the latest possibility is pretty intriguing ... especially if you're a big fan of NBC's "The Office."

Yep, the latest potential "Fletch" is none other than John Krasinski, better known as the VERY funny Jim Halpert on "The Office." According to the MTV Movies Blog, the young actor is definitely in the running for the part.

"I have no idea [if they'll cast me]," the 27-year-old actor grinned. "I've been shooting a movie down in North Carolina, so I've kind of lost touch with who [else] is in the running ... I read the script, and it is hilarious. It's just one of those things that is so terrifying, to step up and be in a role that was done so perfectly."

JK is of course referring to Chevy Chase, who played the title character in both "Fletch" and "Fletch Lives." I definitely think this is the best choice yet. Nothing against Joshua Jackson, but Krasinski definitely seems a lot "fletchier."

Source: MTV Movies Blog

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arendr writes:
on Jun 26 2007 07:36 AM

It's true, he does seem "Fletchier". While I think he's great on The Office, I have a hard time believing he'll work in movies. This new movie with Robin Williams looks unbearable...I hate to doubt him though because I really like his work on The Office.

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onlyleeanderson writes:
on Jun 26 2007 09:11 AM

Jason Lee, Please!

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blank blank writes:
on Jun 26 2007 09:41 AM

i like him on the office, but its painful to see him do the aforementioned crappy robin williams flick and now getting left overs from zach braff. fletch sucked the first time and its not going to be any better the second time around.

as an aside, this guy has the second biggest nose in show business after morgan freeman of course

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arendr writes:
on Jun 26 2007 10:22 AM

blank blank, sorry but the original Fletch is an amazing movie.

Has nobody mentioned Paul Rudd yet? I think he'd be absolutely perfect for the part!

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TombstoneLawDog writes:
on Jun 26 2007 12:04 PM

In reply to this comment (#871110)
[b]Viva Jason Lee[/b]
Gotta say I completely agree.

No disrespect to JK from 'Office but the only person who veritably LEAKS tongue-in-cheek wiseass is Jason Lee. I'd be surprised if JK can get dark enough.

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arendr writes:
on Jun 26 2007 12:23 PM

In reply to this comment (#871113)
Jason Lee has the sarcasm, but he's a weak actor. I'm telling y'all: Paul Rudd!

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okuonuora writes:
on Jun 26 2007 01:31 PM

In reply to this comment (#871111)
Fletch has already sucked a second time. This would be the 3rd sucky movie.

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bat-fink writes:
on Jun 26 2007 04:43 PM

In reply to this comment (#871110)
Yes to this comment, Jason Lee would be awsome!!! Also, Jim Carrey, or Will Farrel !

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originalsince84 writes:
on Jun 26 2007 05:14 PM

In reply to this comment (#871114)
gotta agree with you. Paul Rudd's work in Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin were hilarious. He needs a starring role!

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arendr writes:
on Jun 26 2007 06:54 PM

In reply to this comment (#871117)
how can we get this Paul Rudd thing going? ANY STUDIO PEOPLE READING THIS CALL PAUL RUDD FOR FLETCH!!! PAUL RUDD IS THE ANSWER.

yeah...maybe that will work. now that i think about it, he's really the only actor i can imagine in the role besides chevy.

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Product_of_You writes:
on Jun 26 2007 08:12 PM

I don't get all of the rave over this guy.

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savethemooses writes:
on Jun 26 2007 11:03 PM

[b]I like this idea[/b]
Johnny K is awesome.

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selke99 writes:
on Jun 27 2007 08:50 AM

I love Paul Rudd, but I don't think he's good for this role. Fletch with Chevy Chase had that real sarcastic humor and never smiled, real subtle. Paul Rudd seems a lot more goofy, which is not a bad thing. Of course they could totally reinvent the role. Jason Lee would fit better, but I can't think of anyone else. John Krasinski I like on the Office but I don't know if he can pull this off.

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