'Frasier' is back, but it's evolved

A new take on "Frasier" will find the Freudian well into the superego stage: retired, single, and ready to bestow his morals, ideals and advice on the next generation — whether they like it or not.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 9, 2023 'Frasier' is back, but it's evolved, much like Kelsey Grammer's 'lovable, pompous' character Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris wanted the reboot of the iconic series to focus on a new chapter for its lead character, Frasier Crane, by focusing on his relationship with his son, Freddy. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Ducking Taylor Swift, 'The Exorcist: Believer' tops box office "The Exorcist: Believer" led the domestic box office, earning $27.2 million on its opening weekend, after moving up a week to avoid the "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" movie. SHARE       READ MORE Review: After seven-year absence, AC/DC proves the eternal joy of a riff and a screech AC/DC's two-hour Power Trip set stacked classic after classic, each delivered at deafening volume and with precisely the right blend of rawness and finesse. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT DreamWorks Animation cut 70 jobs in latest industry reduction DreamWorks Animation confirmed it laid off employees as part of "an overall cost reduction." The company follows other entertainment-related businesses that have cut staff in the midst of fewer productions. SHARE       READ MORE At Power Trip, Guns N' Roses ditches spectacle as it polishes the messy past Guns N' Roses headlined the first night of this weekend's Power Trip hard rock festival with a show that lacked spectacle and mayhem. SHARE       READ MORE Appreciation: Terence Davies, a master filmmaker, brought quiet passion and lyrical beauty to the screen In movies such as "The House of Mirth" and "The Deep Blue Sea," the British director gave complex roles to stars who rose to the challenge. SHARE       READ MORE New Orleans drummer Russell Batiste Jr., who kept the city's funky beat, dies at 57 The versatile Russell Batiste Jr., part of a legendary New Orleans music family that includes his cousin, Grammy winner Jon Batiste, died in September. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US