Paramount + is close to reviving NBC sitcom Frasier to ‘start shooting this summer’

Frasier recharges ‘near’ to turn green by Paramount +, while Kelsey Grammer repeats his title role … and filming could ‘start this summer’

Paramount + is reportedly close to the revived hit NBC sitcom Frasier, which won 37 Emmy Awards over 11 seasons, spanning 1993-2004.

According to TV Line, shooting can start in the summer when the recharge is green, while Kelsey Grammer will play his role as dr. Frasier Crane repeats.

Paramount + also hopes to attract supporting cast David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin to return as Niles Crane, Daphne Moon and Roz Doyle.

Could it be?  Paramount + is reportedly close to reviving NBC sitcom Frasier, which won 37 Emmy Awards over 11 seasons, spanning 1993-2004

Could it be? Paramount + is reportedly close to reviving NBC sitcom Frasier, which won 37 Emmy Awards over 11 seasons, spanning 1993-2004

Unfortunately, John Mahoney – who played Frasier’s father Martin – died at the age of 77 in 2018 after a four-year battle with throat cancer.

Fans can expect the pretentious Harvard-trained psychiatrist to bring his radio show / podcast to a new city after leaving his hometown of Seattle.

“We hatched it. We’ve expanded the plan, which we think is the right way to go, ‘the 65-year-old actor told In Depth With Graham Bensinger in 2019.

RIP: Unfortunately, John Mahoney (R) - who played Frasier's father Martin - died at the age of 77 in 2018 after a four-year battle with throat cancer

RIP: Unfortunately, John Mahoney (R) – who played Frasier’s father Martin – died at the age of 77 in 2018 after a four-year battle with throat cancer

New chapter: Fans can expect the pretentious Harvard-trained psychologist to take his radio show / podcast to a new city after leaving his hometown of Seattle

New chapter: Fans can expect the pretentious Harvard-trained psychologist to take his radio show / podcast to a new city after leaving his hometown of Seattle

“It’s not going to be Seattle. It’s not going to be the same Frasier, but the man in his next version. Hopefully this will be something people like to watch. But I think it would be funny. ‘

Grammer is known for the character as a married shrink who lived in Boston on nine seasons of the classic NBC sitcom Cheers.

Ideas probably got even more complicated after Kelsey reunited with his talented ensemble last year for two Stars in the House streaming events supporting The Actors Fund.

The 65-year-old actor told In Depth With Graham Bensinger in 2019: 'We've expanded the plan, which we think is the right way to go ... It's not going to be Seattle.  It's not going to be the same Frasier, but the man in his next version.  Hopefully this is something people like to watch.  But I think it's going to be funny '

The 65-year-old actor told In Depth With Graham Bensinger in 2019: ‘We came up with the plan, which we think is the right way to go … It’s not going to be Seattle. It’s not going to be the same Frasier, but the man in his next version. Hopefully this is something people like to watch. But I think it’s going to be funny ‘

Hopeful looks: shooting could start as early as summer when the recharge is green light with Kelsey Grammer taking his role as dr.  Frasier Crane repeats.

Hopeful looks: shooting could start as early as summer when the recharge is green light with Kelsey Grammer taking his role as dr. Frasier Crane repeats.

Spin-off: Grammer is known for the character as a married shrink who lives in Boston during nine seasons of the classic NBC sitcom Cheers (photo in 1987)

Spin-off: Grammer is known for the character as a married shrink who lives in Boston during nine seasons of the classic NBC sitcom Cheers (photo in 1987)

Looks good!  Ideas probably got even more complicated after Kelsey reunited with his talented ensemble last year for two Stars in the House stream events supporting The Actors Fund.

Looks good! Ideas probably got even more complicated after Kelsey reunited with his talented ensemble last year for two Stars in the House stream events supporting The Actors Fund.

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