Fletcher Reede

Fletcher Reede is a fast-talking, ambitious, and unscrupulous lawyer who adheres to only one ethical code: the truth is negotiable. He is unrivaled in his ability to exaggerate and distort reality in court to secure a favorable verdict. This skill has allowed him to build a promising legal career representing some of society's most unscrupulous characters—clients other lawyers would reject on ethical grounds. Furthermore, Fletcher frequently breaks his promises to focus on his work, devoting more time to it than to his family, which consists of his ex-wife Audrey and his son Max, who is about to turn five. His current client, the egocentric and greedy Samantha Cole, has attracted the attention of the partners at the firm where Fletcher works. If he wins the case, it will mean a fortune for the firm and a significant career advancement. On Max's birthday, Fletcher calls Audrey and lies, saying he can't make it because of work, when in reality he's having sex with his young girlfriend. Disappointed and fed up with broken promises, Max wishes for his father to be unable to lie for one day. That night, his wish comes true.

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