Have The Weinsteins ditched Fletch?

Bill Lawrence’s “Won” may be off

I won’t say the who’s or how’s I got wind of this (only to say its from people in the know), nor can I say its confirmed, but deep within the seating area of a studio coffee shop this morning there’s chatter that The Weinstein’s have cut “Fletch Won” from their upcoming release schedule.

The rumour comes hot on the heels of the announcement that Zach Braff – who many assumed had the role of Irwin ‘Fletch’ Fletcher sewn up – won’t be playing the film’s lead after all.

Word is Bill Lawrence has now been informed that “Fletch” is either on hold or isn’t something the studio are interested in pursuing at the moment. I imagine he’s pretty crushed. He would’ve done wonders with this series. Believe me. The man is a talent.

What a journey this film has had, its played musical chairs with directors (Kevin Smith was onboard previously); stars (there’s been several names close to signing on to this thing) and start dates… only to end up nowhere. Again.

If what we’re hearing is true (and let’s face it, after the “Grindhouse” debacle it makes sense that the Weinstein’s are going to be doing some cost cutting now), here’s hoping someone else picks it up…