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  • ‘Frasier’ Sequel Series Officially in Development at Paramount+

    ‘Frasier’ Sequel Series Officially in Development at Paramount+

    After going through a long development process, the revival of the hit sitcom Frasier has officially received a series order from Paramount+. This news comes after the initial announcement of the sequel series all the way back in February of 2021. As well, word of a revival of Frasier has been in Hollywood circles dating back to the summer of 2018. Beyond it serving as the return of Kelsey Grammer to his beloved and iconic role of Dr. Frasier Crane, not much is currently known about what the revival will consist of.

    The series is being written by Chris Harris (How I Met Your Mother) and Joe Cristalli (Life in Pieces). It is being produced by CBS Studios and Kelsey Grammer’s production company Grammnet Productions.

    Frasier began as a spinoff to the classic sitcom Cheers, in which Grammer reprised his role that initially was a foil to the love story of Sam Malone and Diane Chambers. Frasier followed the titular character following his move from Boston to Seattle and his new career as a radio psychiatrist and dealing with reuniting with his turbulent family. Airing on NBC between 1993 and 2004, Frasier became a massive success in the television landscape. In its 11-season run, the original series and its cast earned a then-record 37 Primetime Emmy Awards (only to recently be broken by HBO’s Game of Thrones).

    The new sequel series for Frasier will certainly have a lot to live up to in relation to the previous television homes of Dr. Frasier Crane. And for the young Paramount+ streamer, it is certainly hoping this can become the stalwart smash hit it is in the business for.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • ‘iCarly’ Renewed For Third Season at Paramount+ 

    ‘iCarly’ Renewed For Third Season at Paramount+ 

    Leave it all to them, because the iCarly crew isn’t going anywhere. Variety revealed today that the hit revival series has been renewed for a third season at Paramount+, bringing the total number of iCarly seasons to an impressive number nine. The show serves as a more mature continuation of the original program, which ran for six years from 2007 to 2012 on Nickelodeon. The entire cast is expected to return for the next batch of episodes, including legacy leads Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor, and Nathan Kress.

    Tanya Giles, chief programming officer of streaming for Paramount+, released the following statement regarding the renewal:

    ‘iCarly’s’ loyal fan base grew up with Carly, Spencer and Freddie, and have now fallen in love with Harper and Millicent, too. We’re thrilled to have Miranda, Jerry, Nathan, Laci and Jaidyn return for a third season and we know Paramount+’s growing YA audience is as well. And I, for one, must find out what happens with #Creddie!

    Tanya Giles

    As referenced by Giles, the iCarly revival saw two major additions to the regular cast in the form of Laci Mosley and Jaidyn Triplett. The duo portray Carly’s roommate Harper and Freddie’s adopted step-daughter Millicent, respectively. The new characters were added to iCarly’s ensemble after Jennette McCurdy chose not to return as Carly and Freddie’s best friend Sam. Paramount+’s iCarly season 3 is expected to release in 2023, with Ali Schouten-Seeks serving as showrunner in place of original series creator Dan Schneider.

    Source: Variety