Kelsey Grammer Hints at Potential for Over 100 More Episodes in 'Frasier' Revival
Kelsey Grammer reveals his optimistic vision for the future of 'Frasier' following its revival on Paramount+
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Kelsey Grammer is eager for the Frasier revival to continue for the long haul. “I think we should go for at least another 100 episodes,” the 68-year-old actor said in a recent Variety interview. “There’s a solid foundation laid for these characters; they are fantastic. I’m curious to see where their story goes and what happens to Frasier.”
Originally airing on NBC for 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004, Frasier followed the main character, Frasier Crane, a successful therapist who relocates from Boston to his hometown of Seattle after a divorce. Previously seen as a reserved regular at Cheers, Frasier later hosts his own talk show to help others while navigating his own personal and family challenges.
Nearly 20 years after its conclusion, a revival of Frasier was announced by Paramount+ with Grammer reprising his role. In the new series, which debuted on the streaming platform last October, Frasier returns to Boston to reconnect with his son, presenting an older, wiser character who, much to Grammer’s delight, opts for a more casual wardrobe.
Grammer told Variety that Frasier trading in suits for jeans and sneakers was a natural progression for him. He also revealed that he has a gait issue and really bad ankles, so wearing sneakers is easier for him than custom-made shoes.
Another source of solace for the Emmy winner comes from the reappearance of James Burrows. As one of the original creators of Cheers, the 82-year-old Burrows agreed to direct the initial two episodes of the reboot, a gesture for which Grammer feels profoundly thankful.
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"Jimmy Burrows is like a personal heaven for me," Grammer expressed. "I will always feel that way about him. He's incredibly supportive and loyal to our friendship. He's just amazing and one of the greatest people I know. I'm so grateful for our extraordinary relationship over the years."
Following reports of a potential revival in 2018, Grammer exclusively told We that he was in discussions with writers and exploring various options for the show's platform.
"There is some progress being made; we will have to wait and see how it unfolds. I just want to ensure that it is truly exceptional," he informed Us in 2019, hinting that fans should anticipate a "third act" of some kind.
Three years later, Grammer confirmed that the "final" script was in its last stages. "I've gone through it a few times, and I was moved to tears, so, you know, I am pleased," he shared during a July 2022 episode of The Talk. "The crucial element for Frasier is actually Frasier, to be honest. It's always been called [Frasier] so it's about me, the essence is me."
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Frasier fans had hoped that Niles, played by David Hyde Pierce, would be a crucial part of the reboot. However, Kelsey Grammer revealed to People in February that Pierce "wasn't really interested" in reprising his role. In 2022, Pierce mentioned to Vulture that he believed the revival could explore new narratives without him, pointing out that when Frasier spun off from Cheers, they didn't bring the Cheers characters along for a new show.
