leah ([info]fatherleary) wrote in [info]ohnotheydidnt,
@ 2007-06-23 18:26:00
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John Krasinski New Favorite For 'Fletch'

The Office star John Krasinki is the hot favorite to play Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher in a new adaptation of Gregory McDonald's series of novels. A number of actors have been considered as successors to Chevy Chase - who played Fletch in two 1980s films - including Jason Lee, Ryan Reynolds and most recently Joshua Jackson.

But Krasinki admits he is in the running for the role. He tells MTV News, "My name was tossed around a little bit for the role, and it's something that (I might consider). I have no idea (if they'll cast me). 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. I mean, Chevy Chase not only created that role, but he did it pretty damn well. So (playing that character) is a scary situation. I don't know what's going on with it right now, but I am sure whoever does it will be fantastic. You just have to have some guts to do that."

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suck it braff.


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[info]iprevail
2007-06-23 10:58 pm UTC (link)
sry ladies. i don't find him cute. most definitely not the hottest "office"-related guy.

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[info]unbrevityness
2007-06-23 11:28 pm UTC (link)
Who is, then?

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[info]iprevail
2007-06-23 11:33 pm UTC (link)
bj novak, imo

or the fantastic-yet-not-conventionally-attractive men in my userpic if we're going to go across the pond

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[info]unbrevityness
2007-06-23 11:52 pm UTC (link)
I agree with 1/3 of your comment :)

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[info]xnicholle
2007-06-24 01:01 am UTC (link)
bj novak's eyes kind of creep me out.

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[info]peopleareshapes
2007-06-24 01:13 am UTC (link)
Dwight.

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ummmm....
[info]dee_aun_dra
2007-06-23 11:00 pm UTC (link)
I love love love love him, but NO.

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[info]bobblebot
2007-06-23 11:02 pm UTC (link)
Ugh, why don't they make Felch instead? I'd watch that. ^_^

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[info]acero_bragas
2007-06-23 11:44 pm UTC (link)
hahahaha

i always think of that family guy episode whenever somone brings up fletch

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[info]bobblebot
2007-06-24 12:28 am UTC (link)
lol, me too. hence the comment. :D

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[info]musicbox13
2007-06-24 03:46 am UTC (link)
Everytime I see the word 'felch' I think of that part in the book Invisible Monsters when Shannon is explaining what it is to her mother.

Why is Hollywood so obsessed with unoriginality? They're either making remakes, sequels, movie adaptions of books, or movie adaptations of comic books there were been adapted into movies twenties years ago.

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[info]thyroyalmajesty
2007-06-24 06:58 am UTC (link)
I'll tell you the sad truth why - money. It ALWAYS comes down to money. Studios figure that if they recycle something, it'll have a built-in audience and they'll automatically make money. Sequel to a successful movie? People will see it. Remake of a classic? People will see it. Film version of a popular book? People will see it. Studios are scared to make original material because they don't have a guaranteed audience. Even Pixar, with its great track record, is having a hard time building interest for Ratattouie (probably spelled that wrong) because it's original.

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[info]benvolio87
2007-06-23 11:02 pm UTC (link)
I love him.. he's so adorable.

Ps, I acutally love all of the actors who are being 'tossed around'.

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[info]iprevail
2007-06-23 11:02 pm UTC (link)
also he could only be about 25% of a jackass as chevy chase

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[info]pinkypimpette
2007-06-23 11:03 pm UTC (link)
<3<3<3<3 him

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[info]steph313
2007-06-23 11:04 pm UTC (link)
I love him, but no...

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[info]deathofaparty
2007-06-23 11:05 pm UTC (link)
Agreed.

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[info]missy_jess
2007-06-23 11:05 pm UTC (link)
I've never seen the original Fletch, but Jason Lee, Ryan Reynolds, and John Krasinski? I love all of those guys! They'd win me over with any one of them.

Although, if Fletch is supposed to be an asshole, then Jason would be the best choice. He seems like a great guy, but he's so damn good at playing an asshole!

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[info]dee_aun_dra
2007-06-23 11:07 pm UTC (link)
yeah, I agree that Jason should play him [not because of the asshole thing, but just because he's naturally funnier than the others]

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[info]caveat_lect0r
2007-06-23 11:08 pm UTC (link)
NO.

WORST THING EVER.

The originals were gag-worthy; I can only imagine how awful the re-make would be.

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[info]slutbaginator
2007-06-23 11:23 pm UTC (link)
UGH WHAT i thought charlie conway already got it :(

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[info]blahblahologist
2007-06-24 02:56 am UTC (link)
I thought Joshua Jackson already got it! What is going ON with this movie?

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[info]xstarxphishx
2007-06-23 11:58 pm UTC (link)
i'm such a loser.
i'm home alone.
and i only have my permit.
and i am very bored.
somebody come over and play or fuck me.

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[info]turi
2007-06-24 12:03 am UTC (link)
feltch

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[info]dissention_1
2007-06-24 12:05 am UTC (link)
Sorry. Not funny enough.

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[info]backseatkissed
2007-06-24 12:29 am UTC (link)
Fuckers. It's KrasinSki.

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[info]xx_rapunzel_xx
2007-06-24 02:15 am UTC (link)
thank god i'm not the only one who caught that.

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[info]subeyda
2007-06-24 12:29 am UTC (link)
I had no clue who this man was until a couple weeks ago. Around the time when I started seeing the trailers to that Mandy Moore flick he's in every five seconds.Is this "office" show anything worthwhile ?

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[info]tashieee
2007-06-24 01:58 am UTC (link)
YES
It's the best show

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[info]love_dior22
2007-06-25 06:07 am UTC (link)
I just bought the first season for 8.99 and it's awesome. It's not always laugh out loud funny, but it's really enjoyable to watch, and John is amazing - without being over-the top funny. You'll most likely want his babies after you see how adorable his character is too.

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[info]hula_lullaby
2007-06-24 01:16 am UTC (link)
YES!!

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[info]sealikewind
2007-06-24 02:00 am UTC (link)
I love him and even I don't want him to play Fletch. Leave it be! It's a great movie that doesn't need a new adaptation. NO ONE will out funny Chevy Chase.

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[info]alex25
2007-06-24 02:08 am UTC (link)
i thought zach braff had that role

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[info]rhythm_romance
2007-06-24 03:06 am UTC (link)
He better not turn into the next Zach Braff. I like him way too much and Zach Braff thinks so highly of himself...UGH. GARDEN STATE WAS THE WORST MOVIE EVER.

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[info]awesome_pawsome
2007-06-24 03:17 am UTC (link)
they would be lucky to have him, obvs.

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[info]mercystars
2007-06-24 04:17 am UTC (link)
You know they've run out of ideas when they're remaking Fletch movies...

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[info]starbucksaddict
2007-06-24 04:23 am UTC (link)
HA HA! I loved your added commentary.

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[info]whaturmamasaid
2007-06-24 04:51 am UTC (link)
no more remakes for you.

plz don't.

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[info]xx_rapunzel_xx
2007-06-24 06:47 am UTC (link)
hey question: is JK still dating with rashida jones? i just read that they did, and i was all like =(

PB and J ftw!

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[info]fatherleary
2007-06-24 09:46 pm UTC (link)
they dated a while ago and broke up, but then he got her on the show, so idk maybe? everyone thinks they are. I'd rather not think so, ick, my hate for karen runnith over.

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