Posted by Majikk at user-38lc9h2.dialup.mindspring.com on August 05, 2000 at 00:53:39:
Hey Kevin... I'm sure you have had plenty of feedback on this subject, but being new to the Message Board (but a long time fan of your work) I decided to throw my 3 1/2 cents worth in...
I am totally thrilled at the thought of you helming Fletch! I am a fan of the books and I really enjoyed the movies as well... I am excited to hear you want to go with the younger Fletch... Chase was classic... but in my mind... Jason Lee is the perfect young Fletch! Don't get me wrong... I am a huge fan of Ben Afleck and I am sure he would shine in the role, but Jason Lee, in my mind, is one of the most talented, yet sadly overlooked, young actor/comedians in the industry! My wife and I could listen to him rant all day long! And to me, Fletch is all about dialog... and I can just hear Lee's voice bringing Fletch to life!! To me, it must be Lee...
It is the break Lee needs and it is the actor a character like Fletch needs... but again, this is my humble oppinion... and I am sure you will make a wise choice... (But Lee payed me Fifty Bucks to write in this kiss ass plea... so fork up Lee)
Thanks for making us laugh Kevin!!
Keep it up...
Jason Gibson aka Majikk
p.s.\Disclaimer
I in no way know Jason Lee personally nor have I ever accepted money from him for any task, favor, or bribe. BUT if he ever wanted to give me money as, say, an offering... I would in no way oppose this.