Frasier returns: Only Fools And Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst joins Kelsey Grammer in first-look picture of latest collection

First-look photographs of the US comedy Frasier reboot have been revealed, displaying British star Nicholas Lyndhurst sipping a pint alongside Kelsey Grammer.

Best recognized for enjoying Del Boy’s hapless little brother Rodney Trotter in Only Fools And Horses, Lyndhurst is ready to play Frasier’s outdated faculty good friend Alan Cornwall, now a college professor, within the new season.

Grammer reprises the titular role as psychiatrist Dr Frasier Crane, who first appeared within the sitcom Cheers, set in Boston, earlier than touchdown his personal spin-off set in his hometown of Seattle.

In the brand new collection, he has returned to Boston and has “new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfil”.

He beforehand described Lyndhurst as “one of the funniest people” he has labored with.

Streaming community Paramount+ introduced on Tuesday that the brand new present will launch in October.

Often talked about within the unique collection, Frasier’s son Freddy will likely be performed by British actor Jack Cutmore-Scott, finest recognized for US crime collection Deception.

Toks Olagundoye, who starred within the Fatal Attraction collection reboot, will play new character Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the college’s psychology division.

The Expanse star Jess Salgueiro can be becoming a member of as Freddy’s roommate Eve, whereas Anders Keith performs Frasier’s nephew David.

A teaser for the present includes a new recording of the unique theme music, Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs, and a promise that “Frasier has re-entered the building” – with “no more callers” however “all new hang-ups”.

Frasier initially ran from 1993 to 2004, and beforehand starred Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon, David Hyde Pierce as Dr Niles Crane, and Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle.

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The present picked up a number of awards and gained widespread crucial acclaim, with 37 Emmys and 107 nominations general, and Grammer profitable Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild prizes for his portrayal of the character.

Filmed in entrance of a reside studio viewers at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, the present will start airing on Paramount+ on 12 October.