November 5th 2024.
The Frasier revival could have taken a completely different direction, according to Kelsey Grammer. The original plans for the reboot had to be completely overhauled after one of the biggest stars declined to return. As a spin-off of the beloved sitcom Cheers, Frasier originally ran for 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004, following the story of Frasier Crane, a stuffy psychiatrist who reconnects with his equally snobby brother Niles and their father Martin in their hometown of Seattle.
In the revival, which is now streaming on Paramount+, Frasier finds himself back in Boston, taking a teaching position at Harvard in order to get closer to his son, Freddy. While some of the original cast members, such as Peri Gilpin and Bebe Neuwirth, have made appearances in the reboot, Jane Leeves, who played Daphne Moon, decided to take a step back, much to the disappointment of fans.
In a recent interview with Radio Times, Kelsey shared that the original plan was for Frasier to move to a different city, surrounded by his old friends. However, this idea became too complex and David Hyde Pierce, who played Niles, no longer wanted to be a part of it. So, they decided to follow Frasier's unfinished business in Boston, as suggested by David himself.
While Niles may not be physically present in the new episodes, he is not forgotten. In the latest episode, Frasier mentions that his brother has moved to Sedona and now has his own vineyard there. Kelsey also revealed that there are no plans for Frasier and his friends to visit the iconic bar in Boston where "everybody knows his name" and he is "pretty dedicated" to keeping it that way. However, he did hint at the possibility of a character or two from that era making an appearance in Frasier's new local hangout.
When asked about the shorter seasons of only 10 episodes compared to the original 24, Kelsey expressed his desire to have longer seasons of 16 to 18 episodes. He has a plethora of ideas for the show and is eager to continue exploring Frasier's character and who he is today.
David Hyde Pierce has been vocal about his decision not to reprise his role as Niles, which he played to perfection for over a decade. In a previous interview, he shared that he would have been open to a one-off special episode, but his busy schedule does not allow for a full-time commitment to the show. Despite this, he still holds fond memories of his time on the show and cherishes the friendships he formed with his co-stars.
As the Frasier revival continues to gain popularity, fans can't help but wonder if other original cast members will make an appearance. However, Kelsey is content with the new cast and has stated that he is not looking to bring back the entire legacy cast. But, he is open to the idea of having a character or two from that era visit the new series.
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