Frasier (2023 TV series) explained

Genre:Sitcom
End Theme:"Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs" by Kelsey Grammer
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:24-31 minutes
Network:Paramount+
Last Aired:present

Frasier is an American television sitcom that premiered on October 12, 2023, on Paramount+.[1] It is a revival of and a sequel to the 1993–2004 sitcom Frasier featuring the character Frasier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer. On February 22, 2024, the series was renewed for a second season and on May 9, 2024, they began production.[2] The second season is scheduled to be released, September 19, 2024.[3]

Premise

Shortly after the death of his father, Martin Crane, the end of his nearly 20-year relationship with Charlotte, and his famous Chicago television show, Dr. Frasier Crane has returned to Boston in the hope of having a better relationship with his son, Frederick, now a Boston firefighter. In order to do so, Frasier takes a professorship at Harvard University, buys and moves into Freddy's apartment building and with the help of his family, friends, and his new colleagues, Frasier starts to embark on his "third act".

Cast

See main article: List of Frasier characters.

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Season 2

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 it was being looked into. In February and March 2019, he said in several interviews that a reboot was likely. He indicated a new season would pay tribute to John Mahoney, who portrayed Martin, Frasier's father in the original run of Frasier and passed away in 2018.[23] [24] [25] [26] [27]

In late 2019, Grammer said "we've hatched the plan" for a Frasier revival and it was originally reported that it would air in 2020.[28] [29] In February 2021, it was reported that the revival was being discussed at Paramount+,[30] possibly for a 10-episode season order for 2022.[31]

Announcement

On February 24, 2021, the revival was greenlit for an 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".[32] Paramount+ officially gave the revival a 10-episode season order in October 2022.[33]

Casting

Casting director Jeff Greenberg returned. David Hyde Pierce had multiple conversations with the showrunners about reprising his role as Frasier's brother, Niles,[34] but it was later reported that he had declined (as Pierce did not think there was much for Niles to do in the revival) and that the other actors from the original series were also either not returning or unlikely to return.[35] [36] Jane Leeves, who played Martin's physical therapist and Niles' love interest (later wife), Daphne Moon, and Peri Gilpin, who played Frasier's producer and close friend Roz Doyle, had previously discussed the possibility of a revival.[37] [38]

In January 2023, Jack Cutmore-Scott joined the cast as Freddy Crane.[39] It was also reported that English actor Nicholas Lyndhurst would be joining the cast.[40] Later that month, Anders Keith was cast as Niles and Daphne's son, David, while Jess Salgueiro was cast as Freddy's roommate, Eve.[41] In February, Toks Olagundoye was cast as Olivia.[42]

In March 2023, it was announced that Bebe Neuwirth would be reprising her role as Frasier's ex-wife Lilith Sternin in the revival. In April 2023, it was announced that Gilpin would also reprise her role as Roz. Both would reportedly feature in guest or recurring roles, not main cast.

Filming

On January 30, 2023, Greenberg shared a picture of a script page from a table read which gave some more information about the show. The first episode would be called "The Good Father" in a reference to the pilot episode of the original series being called "The Good Son". It was written by Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris and directed by veteran sitcom director James Burrows,[43] [44] who directed episodes of the original run and will also direct the episode following "The Good Father".[45] The first episode of the revival was filmed in February 2023. Lead actor Kelsey Grammer directed the seventh episode, "Freddy's Birthday", which was filmed on April 4, 2023. Filming for the series wrapped on May 2, 2023; one day after the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike commenced, which meant the writers could not be on set for filming night.[46]

News broke on May 9, 2024, that the series second season had started production, with James Burrows once again tapped to direct the first two episodes of the new season along with the announcement that Peri Gilpin would reprise her role again as Roz for more than just an episode in the season.[47] The show, according to 1iota, the site that gives fans the chance to be part of a live studio audience for Frasier, is filming its second season at Paramount Studios on Stage 18, with tapings taking place every Tuesday.[48] [49]

Release

The revival premiered on October 12, 2023, on Paramount+. The first two episodes of the Frasier revival also aired on October 17, 2023, on CBS.[1] [50]

An "inside the series" episode was released on October 6, 2023, on Paramount+, and the next day aired on CBS affiliate stations.[51]

The second season is scheduled to be released on September 19, 2024 with a two episode premiere, once again on Paramount+.

Reception

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Notes and References

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  6. Web site: Otterson . Joe . 2023-01-25 . 'Frasier' Sequel Series at Paramount+ Casts Anders Keith, Jess Salgueiro . 2023-01-25 . Variety . en-US . January 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125183349/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/frasier-sequel-series-paramount-plus-cast-anders-keith-jess-salgueiro-1235502020/ . live .
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  8. Web site: Petski . Denise . 2023-03-01 . 'Frasier': Bebe Neuwirth To Reprise Lilith Role In Paramount+ Sequel Series . 2023-03-01 . Deadline . en-US.
  9. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . 2023-04-25 . 'Frasier': Peri Gilpin Reprising Roz Role In Paramount+ Sequel Series . 2023-04-25 . Deadline . en-US.
  10. Web site: Schneider . Michael . 2024-06-03 . Kelsey Grammer on Continuing the Legacy of 'Frasier,' Raising Kids in the Business and Why He Avoids Political Jokes on the Show . 2024-06-09 . Variety . en-US.
  11. Web site: Kelsey Grammer's great Frasier Crane returns for an okay sitcom . 2023-11-21 . EW.com . en.
  12. Web site: 2023-10-09 . Review: The new 'Frasier' is classic and contemporary. And it's quite good . 2023-11-21 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
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  19. Web site: Schwartz . Ryan . 2024-06-03 . Frasier Enlists Greer Grammer to Play Roz's Daughter Alice in Season 2 . 2024-06-08 . TVLine . en-US.
  20. Web site: Schwartz . Ryan . 2024-06-04 . Frasier Enlists Patricia Heaton for Season 2 Arc . 2024-06-08 . TVLine . en-US.
  21. Web site: 'Frasier' season 2 sees return of Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe and Gil Chesterton . 2024-06-12 . EW.com . en.
  22. Web site: Schneider . Michael . June 27, 2024 . 'Frasier' Adds Harriet Sansom Harris, Reprising Her Agent Role, and Rachel Bloom to Season 2 Guest Cast (EXCLUSIVE) . June 27, 2024 . Variety . en-US.
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  48. Web site: Kelsey Grammer has entered the building! #Frasier Season 2 is officially in production. Peri Gilpin will return as a recurring guest star this season to reprise her role as Roz Doyle. . 2024-06-10 . www.instagram.com.
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