'Frasier' Reboot Shares First Look: Everything We Know About the Sequel Series
22.08.2023 - 17:15
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reboot continues to round out its ensemble, featuring new faces and original cast members.The Paramount+ series returns Kelsey Grammer in the title role of Dr. Frasier Crane as he embarks on the next chapter of his life.
In the upcoming revival, Frasier returns to his old stomping ground in Boston, with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. Among the new cast members are Jack Cutmore-Scott, who plays Frasier's son, Freddy.
Legendary sitcom director James Burrows helmed the first two episodes of the new series, which hails from writers Chris Harris () and Joe Cristalli (), who executive produce with Grammer, Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon.A teaser trailer, in the style of the original series' credits, was released in August, featuring an updated version of the theme song, «Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs,» performed once again by Grammer. The teaser promises the new series will feature «no more callers, all new hang-ups,» as Frasier embarks on his new chapter.As news about the reboot continues to be released, ET is sharing a look at the cast — from franchise newcomers like Cutmore-Scott to OGs from the original series — as well as details on the premiere date, first-look photos and more.Grammer returns to lead the update, which follows Frasier as he begins a new chapter in his life.
The actor is the lone star from the original series to return as a series regular for the new series. Though the revival will be light on OG presence, for the time being, Grammer noted that the first episode, titled «The Good Father,» is a direct callback to 's series premiere, which was called «The Good Son.» He promised that there will be plenty of nods and references to characters who
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