Frasier restarted ‘close’ to receiving the green light from Paramount + with Kelsey Grammer reprising his title role … and filming may ‘start this summer’
Paramount + is reportedly close to reviving the successful NBC Frasier sitcom, which has accumulated 37 Emmy awards in 11 seasons from 1993-2004.
Filming could begin as early as the summer if the reboot has a green light, according to TV Line, with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role as Dr. Frasier Crane.
Paramount + also hopes to attract support cast members David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin to return as Niles Crane, Daphne Moon and Roz Doyle.
It could be? Paramount + is reportedly close to reviving the successful NBC Frasier sitcom, which has accumulated 37 Emmy Awards in 11 seasons between 1993-2004
Unfortunately, John Mahoney – who played Frasier’s father, Martin – passed away, aged 77, in 2018, after a four-year battle with throat cancer.
Fans can expect the pretentious Harvard-trained psychiatrist to bring his radio show / podcast to a new city after leaving his hometown, Seattle.
– We already planned. We laid out the plan, which we think is the right way to go, ” the 65-year-old actor told In Depth With Graham Bensinger in 2019.
RIP: Unfortunately, John Mahoney (R) – who played Frasier’s father Martin – passed away at the age of 77 in 2018 after a four-year battle with throat cancer
New chapter: fans can expect the pretentious Harvard-trained psychiatrist to bring his radio show / podcast to a new city after leaving his hometown, Seattle
‘It won’t be Seattle. It won’t be the same Frasier, it will be the man in his next iteration. I hope it’s something that people like to watch. But I think it will be funny. ‘
Grammer gave rise to the character as a married psychiatrist who lived in Boston for nine seasons on the classic NBC Cheers sitcom.
The ideas were probably further developed after Kelsey met with his talented ensemble last year for two Stars in the House streaming events supporting the Actors Fund.
The 65-year-old actor told In Depth With Graham Bensinger in 2019: ‘We outlined the plan, which we think is the right way to go … It won’t be Seattle. It won’t be the same Frasier, it will be the man in his next iteration. I hope it’s something that people like to watch. But I think it will be funny ‘
Looking hopeful: filming could start as early as summer if the reboot gets the go-ahead with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role as Dr. Frasier Crane
Spin-off: Grammer is the character’s famous origin as a married psychiatrist who lives in Boston for nine seasons on the classic NBC Cheers sitcom (pictured in 1987)
Looks good! The ideas were probably further developed after Kelsey met with his talented ensemble last year for two Stars in the House streaming events supporting the Actors Fund