Frasier (upcoming TV series)

Frasier (/ˈfreɪʒər/) is an upcoming American television sitcom. It is a revival and spin-off of the original series Frasier featuring the character of Frasier Crane, who originated on Cheers in the 1980s before being spun off into his own show in the 1990s. It is due to air on Paramount+ in 2023.

This article is about the upcoming TV series. For the original TV series, see Frasier. For the main character, see Frasier Crane.

Frasier
GenreSitcom
Created byJoe Cristalli & Chris Harris
Based onthe character Frasier Crane in Cheers
by Glen and Les Charles, later developed further for Frasier
by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Kelsey Grammer
  • Tom Russo
  • Jordan McMahon
Release
Original networkParamount+
Related

Cast

Main Cast

Recurring and guest roles

Plot

Much of the plot is still under wraps. Star Kelsey Grammer has described it as a "third act" for the character.[9] The series will take place in Boston, the same city where Cheers—on which the character of Frasier was introduced—was set. The setting will also involve a university campus.[10][6][2] Variety states that the series follows Frasier "in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston, Massachusetts, with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill."[10]

Production

Background

Talks of a revival began in 2016 but were initially denied by Grammer, though they resurfaced in mid- to late 2018, with Grammer confirming they were looking into it. In February and March 2019, he said in several interviews that a reboot was likely. Grammer has said the revival will be a "third act" for the Frasier Crane character and is likely to be in a new setting other than Seattle. He has also indicated a new series will pay tribute to John Mahoney, who died in 2018.[11][1][12][13][14]

In late 2019, Grammer said "we've hatched a plan for Frasier reboot," and it was originally reported that it would air in 2020.[15][16] In February 2021, it was reported that the revival was being discussed at Paramount+, formerly CBS All Access,[17] possibly for a ten-episode season order for 2022.[18]

Announcement

On February 24, 2021, the revival was greenlit for exclusive debut on Paramount+. Grammer said he "gleefully" anticipated "sharing the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr. Frasier Crane" as he had "spent over 20 years" of his "creative life on the Paramount lot".[19]

In October 2022, Paramount+ officially gave the revival a 10-episode season 12 order.[20]

Casting

Casting director Jeff Greenberg returned.[21] David Hyde Pierce had been approached,[22][23][24] but it was later reported that he had declined and the other actors from the original series were either not returning or unlikely to return.[25][26] Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin had previously discussed the possibility of a revival.[27][28]

In January 2023, Jack Cutmore-Scott joined the cast as Freddy Crane.[3] It was also reported that English actor Nicholas Lyndhurst would be joining the cast.[2] Later that month, Anders Keith and Jess Salgueiro were cast as Niles and Daphne's son and Freddy's roommate, respectively.[29] In February, Toks Olagundoye was cast as Olivia.[6]

In March 2023, it was announced that Bebe Neuwirth would be reprising her role as Lilith Sternin in the revival.[7] In April 2023, it was announced that Gilpin would also reprise her role as Roz Doyle.[8] Both seem to be guest or recurring roles, not main cast.[7][8]

Filming

On January 30, 2023, casting director Jeff Greenberg shared a picture of a script page from a table read which gave some more information about the show. The first episode, the pilot, will be called "The Good Father" (a reference to the pilot of the original series being called "The Good Son"). It will be written by Joe Cristalli & Chris Harris and directed by veteran sitcom director James Burrows.[21][10] Filming of the pilot episode took place in the first week of February 2023.[10] Burrows will direct the first two episodes.[30] Series lead Kelsey Grammer directed the 7th episode of the reboot, entitled 'Freddy's Birthday' which was filmed in April 2023.

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