Why The Frasier Reboot Is Taking So Long To Happen
The Frasier reboot has seemingly been stuck in development. Kelsey Grammer has been spearheading the Cranes' return to the small screen for years, and in early 2021 Paramount+ finally ordered the show. Until recently, however, any information on the movement of the upcoming reboot had been scarce, which could indicate a potential cause for concern.
Before the character got his own spinoff, Grammer's Frasier Crane originated on Cheers. He quickly became a fan favorite, so when Ted Danson decided that it was time for the Boston-set sitcom to end, NBC found a way to continue capitalizing on its popularity. In Frasier, the pompous psychiatrist returned home to Seattle where he was reunited with his family. To this day, it remains to be one of the rare offshoots that became as popular as its parent show.
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In the age of revivals, it's no wonder why there's interest in rebooting Frasier. Sadly, despite Paramount+'s backing and the public's interest in it, the show seems like it's having a difficult time getting off the ground. Based on the limited Frasier revival updates Kelsey Grammer has provided thus far, it appears as if the creative team is having a difficult time cracking the premise for the series. Without it, moving forward with the rest of the process is understandably difficult as the story is what ultimately draws the rest of the cast in.
In the last few months, both David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth claimed that while they are willing to reprise their respective roles as Niles Crane and Lilith Sternum, they aren't directly involved in developing the Frasier reboot at this point. Meanwhile, Roz Doyle actress Peri Gilpin and Daphne Moon
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