We’ve been hearing about the Fraiser sequel for five years. And today, Paramount+ released the trailer for the series.
I am the rare sitcom lover who never loved the original show. But I am actually curious about Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) getting to know his son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott), who hates his pompous father.
Fraiser debuts with two episodes on October 12th, and the remaining eight episodes will be released weekly.
Before Kelsey Grammer was being served drinks on Cheers, he was a server on Ryan’s Hope. He looks the same now as he did when he was 24 in that 1979 episode.
It has been almost 30 years since Kelsey Grammer left Cheers to star in the Fraiser spinoff, and it was a wise decision because it went on to be the second-most Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning show.
Therefore, it makes sense that when the actor wanted to bring it back, someone was going to say yes. So in October, we will be getting new episodes of Fraiser. But with a whole new cast supporting him.
The new series follows Frasier Crane (Grammer) in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. Frasier has re-entered the building!
In addition to Grammer, the new series stars Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy; Nicholas Lyndhurst as Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor Alan; Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department; Jess Salgueiro as Freddy’s roommate Eve; and Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew David.
The first two episodes debut on October 12th, with new episodes debuting over the next eight Thursdays.
To hear the updated theme song, Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs, then click here!
Before Kelsey Grammer was a psychiatrist on Cheers, he was the head paramedic on Another World. He looks the same now as he did when he was 27 in that 1982 episode.
I guess there are people who still love Frasier enough to want a reboot. That is why Paramount+ is making it happen.
However, I am sure they want more than just Kelsey Grammer in it. Unfortunately, it looks like they won’t be getting what they want.
The actor told WNBC’s Jacque Reid, “We’ve reached out to everybody, Roz and Niles and Daphne. And of course, you know, that John [Mahoney] is gone. We intend to deal with that some in the first episode.” Then he added, “It is my hope that everybody comes back. It always was my hope because it is a third act for everybody.
Maybe if he called Peri Gilpin, David Hyde Pierce, and Jane Leeves by their real names and not their character ones, they would be more willing to sign on.
I know Grammer doesn’t think he needs the supporting cast, but they were an ensemble, and it wasn’t just his show. As much as, I assume, he would like to think it was.
