EXCLUSIVE: Universal International Studios (UIS) and Australian indie Matchbox Pictures are developing a TV adaptation of Adrian McKinty novel The Island.
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Ready for some more tossed salad and scrambled eggs! Frasier of the most celebrated comedies of the 1990s and 2000s — and the sitcom is finally getting the reboot treatment.
Frasier ran for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004 on NBC. The show, which set a record for the most Emmy Awards won by a scripted series at the time, follows titular Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) as a successful Boston therapist who moves to Seattle to start a new life. In his new city, the psychotherapist — who viewers first met as a supporting character on Cheers — hosts his own talk show while struggling with his personal life and relationship with father (John Mahoney) and brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce).
Nearly two decades after Frasier ended, the sitcom is gearing up for its second life — a project that is almost a decade in the making.
“We actually are talking to a few writers and discussing the options and where we might think it would be appropriate to put it. So there’s some movement; we’ll see what happens,” Grammer exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2019, adding that he just wanted to make sure the revival is “really good.”
The Proven Innocent alum shared at the time that fans could expect a “third act” of sorts for the character — but not to hold out hope for any other familiar faces.
“Some of the folks – probably most of the folks who were on the original show – would be back, but we’re someplace else,” he explained. “Something has happened. We’re not going to pick up where we left off.”
The finale featured Frasier moved to Chicago with girlfriend Charlotte (Laura Linney), choosing her instead of taking a step to furthur his career. Initially, plans were to bring the radio host
EXCLUSIVE: Universal International Studios (UIS) and Australian indie Matchbox Pictures are developing a TV adaptation of Adrian McKinty novel The Island.
Dylan Dreyer caused a stir on Today this week when she joined in with an animated discussion over how often you should clean your clothes.Al Roker quizzed his co-stars over the frequency of their pajama washing and Dylan's answer took Craig Melvin by surprise. The heated conversation can be seen in the video below where Craig has a horrified reaction to both Dylan and Sheinelle Jones' answers. WATCH: Dylan Dreyer and Craig Melvin get animated on Today At one point he appears to offend the women - in particular Dylan - and he makes a swift apology.It's not the first time the mom-of-three has come under fire from her co-hosts as on Valentine's Day this year, Al aimed a "savage" comment her way live on air too. TRENDING NOW: Heidi Klum's son looks identical to dad Seal in rare childhood photo POPULAR: What is Chicago Fire's Taylor Kinney's next project? The cheeky weatherman compared her to an "older vintage" wine as he pointed out the five-year age gap in her relationship with her husband, Brian Fichera. Dylan is 41 while Brian is 36.
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Kelsey Grammer is stepping back into the shoes of Frasier Crane in Paramount+'s upcoming revival. While original cast members haven't been confirmed to appear in the update, Grammer revealed the new series will honor one of them — the late John Mahoney, who portrayed Frasier's dad, Martin Crane.Thereboot, which began filming in Los Angeles earlier this month, follows Frasier (Grammer) in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston, Massachusetts, with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.
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Ellen Pompeo's time on may be coming to an end for now, but the actress is clearing up any misunderstanding that the upcoming winter premiere is her last episode.The longtime star is stepping back from the ABC medical drama, appearing in the current 19th season in a reduced capacity. The Feb.
Kelsey Grammar appeared on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” while promoting his film “Jesus Revolution” and the “Frasier” star hinted that the famed “Cheers” bar might exist. Talking about the revival of his hit series “Frasier,” Grammar said that he can’t confirm or deny that the bar will be in the new season.
EXCLUSIVE: A comedy series adaptation of Laura Vorreyer’s popular book The Pet Sitter’s Tale is in the works for the small screen with Tara Reid (American Pie, Ghosts) set to star and produce.
Riley Keough and Sam Claflin are on their way to making a good thing bad in the latest trailer for Prime Video‘s Daisy Jones & the Six.
Jenna Bush Hager has revealed the Valentine's Day gift her husband Henry brings out every year, after she once gave him a "manipulative ultimatum".The pair met in 2004 and are parents to three children, but in 2006 Jenna left the US for a stint in Latin America with UNICEF and wanted to know if he would stop her from leaving.
Kelly Ripa got fans - and bff David Muir - talking on Valentine's Day when she shared a series of pictures of her family. The TV host took to social media to post photographs taken with her husband Mark Consuelos from over the years, including with their children and throwbacks to their early days as a couple.But the final picture showed Mark attempting to kiss Kelly — except he appears to have missed and caught her top lip and nose, leaving their faces squished together.WATCH: Kelly Ripa's children reveal their different lifestyles"My forever Valentine," Kelly captioned the post, adding: "A few from the past 27, but it’s the last pic for me," along with a laughing face emoji.Mark was quick to comment, simply writing: "Oh babe."But others loved the hilarious look into their life together, with Josh Groban commenting: "Practice makes perfect on that last pc," and David adding: "Last pic for the win - happy vday you two."Kelly also revealed that, for V-Day 2023, Mark gave her a gorgeous bouquet of pink roses for the holiday, and Mark took to instagram to share his own carousel of snaps from their nearly three decades together.MORE: Was Rihanna's son at Super Bowl 2023? Her family life revealedPOPULAR: Chicago Fire hints at trouble for Taylor Kinney's character ahead of his exit The pair are parents to three adult children, with their two eldest, Michael, 25, and Lola, 21, both living in New York City.Their youngest, Joaquin, 19, however is further away; he moved to Michigan to study in 2021.
Gisele Bundchen shared a snap of her "love".The NFL icon, 45, and Gisele finalized their divorce in 2022, and for his first Valentine's Day solo, Tom posted artwork of a quote from Sadhguru, a Yogi, mystic and visionary, that read: "Love is not a transaction, it is a certain exuberance and sweetness of your emotion". Tom also posted four pictures of his three children, son Jack, 15, whose mother is actress Bridget Moynahan, and Benjamin, 13, and 10-year-old Vivian, who he shares with Gisele. WATCH: Tom Brady talks family following split from Gisele BundchenHe captioned the snaps with the phrases 'true love', 'the sweetest' and 'HVD'.Gisele shared a very different series of pictures, choosing to post several photographs of her kissing her pooches to mark Valentine's Day.
And Just Like That and Dexter. After multiple attempts to revive the show, it looks like we’re finally getting what we wanted. But there’s one big question: who will be cast in the revival? It’s already been revealed that Frasier’s son, Freddy, will be part of the new series.
EXCLUSIVE: Lily Rabe (The Tender Bar), newcomer Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah (Queen of Glory), Matthew Alan (Monster) and Kingston Rumi Southwick (9 Full Moons) have rounded out the cast of Presumed Innocent, Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series from David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros. TV, where the company is based. They join previously cast Jake Gyllenhaal, who also executive produces, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard and O-T Fagbenle.
Even though it’s just a two-hour drive between Seattle and Leavenworth, arriving in the picturesque, Bavarian-themed town is meant to feel like you’ve landed in an entirely different country. The aggressively artificial village — complete with an annual Oktoberfest celebration — is not the obvious setting for a rom-com, but it’s an unintentionally inspired one.
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Fire star Jeff Hephner has boarded Abi Morgan’s Benedict Cumberbatch-starring Netflix UK series Eric.
Season 10 of Vanderpump Rules won’t just follow the aftermath of Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz’s split. Raquel Leviss and James Kennedy also called it quits in between seasons and aren’t holding back about what happened during their five-year relationship.
EXCLUSIVE: Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World), Peter Sarsgaard (Dopesick), and O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale) have joined the main cast of Presumed Innocent, Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series from David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros. TV, where the company is based. They join previously cast Jake Gyllenhaal, who also executive produces, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel.
Hulu may want to start work on a sequel to its 2021 documentary The Housewife and the Hustler about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne and her estranged husband Tom Girardi.
William H. Macy isn’t completely sold on doing another long-running TV series following his impressive 11-year stint on Shameless.