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Only Fools and Horses legend Nicholas Lyndhurst is joining the Frasier reboot.
The TV star is set to act opposite series lead Kelsey Grammer in the Paramount+ show, in his first TV role in years.
It's believed that Nicholas has stayed out of the limelight in recent years after his 20-year-old son Archie died suddenly in 2020. Archie tragically died from a brain haemorrhage caused by acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Nicholas is the first person to be announced to join the cast of the series reboot.
The role will be a reunion for Grammer and Lyndhurst, who previously starred together in Man of La Mancha for the English National Opera at the London Coliseum.
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Details of the new show have been kept mostly under wraps, but the official logline says: "Frasier is off to a different city with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. Frasier has re-entered the building!"
Nicholas Lyndhurst has joined the cast (Getty Images Europe)
He rose to fame on Only Fools and Horses (Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock)According to Variety, Nicholas is set to take on the role of Alan Cornwall who has been described as: "Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor. British, boozy and larger than life, Alan has an intellect on par with Frasier’s—if only he ever felt like using it.
"Alan’s mischievous streak might be just what Frasier could use to shake up his routine, while Frasier’s thoughtful guidance might help Alan find some of the direction he’s been missing in his own life."
The actor is best known for his roles in British sitcoms like Only Fools and Horses, Goodnight Sweetheart, Butterflies, The Two of Us, The Piglet Files, and After You’ve Gone.
The Frasier revival was originally announced in February 2021.
However it's thought Grammer had been trying to get a new version of the show off the ground for a long time.
Kelsey Grammer is coming back as Frasier Crane (Getty Images)Grammer is the executive producer as well as starring in the programme.
Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli are set to be writers as well as executive producers.
Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon also executive producers.
The series will be produced by CBS Studios in association with Grammnet NH Productions.
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Grammer played the role of Dr. Frasier Crane in three different television series, Cheers, Wings and Frasier, tying the record for longest-running television character.
Frasier is one of the most successful sitcoms of all time after winning 37 Emmy Awards over the course of its 11 seasons and 264 episodes on NBC.
It's not known what other cast members are coming back (NBCUniversal via Getty Images)The programme starred some familiar faces over the years.
Celebs such as David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, and Peri Gilpin starred in the show but are not currently attached to the revival.
Other familiar names such as Robbie Coltrane. Hillary Duff, Michael Keaton and Woody Harrelson appeared in the show over the years.
John Mahoney, who played Martin Crane, passed away in 2018.