Jason Sudeikis will take over for Chevy Chase in a Fletch reboot.

What does it say about a character so beloved that he has that kind of durability?

Hopefully, Jason Sudeikis is game to find out.

Yesterday, we all discovered thatJason Sudeikis has been cast as the new Fletch.

Jason Sudeikis might just have that same indescribable something.

Chase is unheralded for dramatic moments like these in this film.

Maybe the two are linked.

After all, that trait is one of Sudeikis best tools as a performer.

In that respect, the newFletchhas been in the same boat as theWonder Womanmovie for years.

However, even the original film had its own hills to climb before finally getting a green light.

Thankfully, Universal eventually got the rights and developed it for Chase.

Smith would make two attempts at reviving Fletch.

The internet being what it is, some were more likely or credible than others.

Eventually, though, everything came apart.

Yes, thesameDavid List who has been in the middle of this fight from the beginning.

Whats the point of this history lesson?

Unfortunately, its to demonstrate that this franchise has a way of breaking hearts.

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