Working alongside Shankman, who had now moved from choreography to film direction, on films such as Hairspray (2007) and The Wedding Planner, Fletcher acquired the skills, confidence and professional credits to earn a director credit on the 2006 romantic dance film, Step Up starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum.[3] Panned by critics, the film was well received by film audiences and earned Fletcher a second successful director credit on the popular 2008 romantic comedy film, 27 Dresses, starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. Based upon the success of these two initial efforts, Fletcher has since gone onto a successful film directorial career