Paramount+ Gives Development Updates on Revival of “Frasier” and Series Adaptations of “Flashdance” and “Urban Cowboy”

During today’s TCA Press Conference, Paramount+ executives gave updates on several in-development shows, including the revival of Fraiser.

(Paramount)

(Paramount)

What’s Happening:

  • Nicole Clemens, President of Original Scripted Series at Paramount+, gave updates on several in-development projects for the ViacomCBS streaming service.
  • Kelsey Grammer will reprise his role as Frasier Crane in a revival of Fraiser.
    • The series is bring written by Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris, who also serve as executive producers.
    • Kelsey Grammer and  Tom Russo also serve as executive producers.
    • The revival of Frasier will be produced by Grammnet Productions and CBS Studios.
  • A series adaptation of Urban Cowboy is heading to the streaming service.
    • The series will go deeper into Bud’s journey from farm to big city in 1980s Houston.
    • Iconic music from the 80s will be a big part of the series.
    • Benjamin Percy and James Pondsolt serve as writers, with James Pondsolt also directing.
    • Urban Cowboy is produced by Paramount Television Studios.
  • Another classic Paramount film, Flashdance, is being revived as a streaming series.
    • Justin Simien (Dear White People) will adapt and direct his contemporary take on the classic film.
  • A new comedy series called Guru Nation from comedians Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, and Bill Odenkirk.
    • Guru Nation is a half-hour modern-day docu-style comedy series.
    • Bob and Bill Odenkirk will star as rival cult guru’s who manipulate their followers.
    • Jason Woliner (Borat 2) is attached to direct.
    • Joining Bob and Bill Odenkirk and David Cross as executive producers are Jason Woliner, Marc Provissiero, Naomi Odenkirk and Tim Sarkes.
    • Paramount Television Studios will produce.
Alex Reif
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