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.
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.
When Will The Frasier Reboot Release?
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 star Jane Leeves have yet to publicly comment about the project since it was greenlit by Paramount+.
Grammer was already talking about the Frasier reboot as early as 2017. In 2021, he revealed that fans could expect it to premiere sometime in 2022, but that would appear to no longer be the case. In his latest update, Grammer shared that filming for the show might start in October 2022, but may start later. He later admitted that he really doesn't know at this point, as he and his team have worked on other projects that could start filming soon. Based on this vague timeline, it's possible that the Frasier reboot could remain in production limbo for the next few years.
The great news for the Frasier reboot is that Grammer also revealed that he has read the pilot's script and that he really liked it. Once they nail the pilot and the show's reason for returning down, it would theoretically be much easier to move forward, especially considering that many of Frasier's original Seattle cast members expressed interest in returning. The anticipation for Frasier has been steadily building for the last few years, but the pubilc should be ready for the possibillty that it may not premiere for quite some time.