Dr. Frasier Crane is officially back.
Kelsey Grammer is confirmed to reprise his role as a Seattle psychiatrist turned radio host in a reboot of a long-running comedy Frasier for Paramount +.
The revival was announced by Julie McNamara during the launch of the streaming service by ViacomCBS.
The new incarnation of Frasier comes from writers Chris Harris (How I met your mother) and Joe Cristalli (Life in pieces), which will produce with Grammer. The series is being produced by CBS Studios in association with Grammnet Productions.
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“After spending more than 20 years of my creative life on the Paramount lot, both producing shows and performing in several, I would like to congratulate Paramount + for entering the streaming world,” said Grammer. “I happily anticipate sharing the next chapter in Dr. Frasier Crane’s ongoing journey.”
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Grammer led efforts to revive the series, which originally ran for 11 seasons on NBC between 1993 and 2004, in recent years. Created by David Angell, Peter Casey and David Lee, the show also starred David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, Peri Gilpin and the late John Mahoney.
Paramount + has not revealed any other talent for the reboot, although Deadline understands that Hyde Pierce, who played Frasier Niles’ brother, has been approached to return.
The streamer hasn’t set a date for the series, but as Grammer will star in a multi-camera ABC comedy alongside Alec Baldwin from Modern family co-creator / executive producer Chris Lloyd and Vali Chandrasekaran, it is unlikely that the new Frasier repayment starts until 2022.
Grammer played the pedantic doctor in three series cheers and Frasier with a crossover on Wings – equalize the record for longest-running television character.
The original Frasier will also be available through Paramount + alongside cheers and a lot of other comedies.
Frasier is one of the most acclaimed comedies in modern television history and truly defines premium storytelling, ”said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios. “There has long been a call from fans to return, and that call is now being answered thanks to the amazing Kelsey Grammer who played his iconic role as Dr. Frasier Crane re-enacts a brilliantly creative plan from Joe, Chris and Kelsey. We can’t wait to reveal the next chapter on Paramount +. “
Grammer is represented by UTA and Vault Entertainment.