Frasier is bringing back a fan favorite in season 2.
Harriet Sansom Harris, 69, is set to reprise her role as Frasier Crane’s agent Bebe Glazer for the Paramount+ reboot, Variety reported Thursday.
The show’s description calls her character ‘delightfully devilish’ and ‘one of the show’s most iconic characters,’ who is ‘known for her dramatic flair and outrageous Machiavellian maneuvers.’
Harris played Bebe in 11 episodes of the original Frasier series’ 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004.
The show is also adding Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Rachel Bloom, 37, who will play Bebe’s daughter Phoebe Glazer, as a guest star.
Harriet Sansom Harris is set to reprise her role as Frasier Crane’s agent Bebe Glazer for season two of the show’s Paramount+ reboot, Variety reported Thursday; seen in 2022
Harris played Bebe in 11 episodes of the original Frasier series’ 11 seasons from 1993 to 2004; seen with Kelsey Grammer on Frasier (2001)
Bloom’s character is described as: ‘having inherited her mother’s indomitable charm, Phoebe boasts a magnetic personality as well as a taste for the finer things.’
Harris most recently earned an Emmy nomination for her guest starring role on Hacks.
She will next appear in the film Americana and in the Peacock limited series Long Bright River. Previously, she’s appeared in Licorice Pizza, American Horror Story and on Desperate Housewives.
Bloom won an Emmy for original music and lyrics and a Golden Globe for Best Actress for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. She’s appeared in Julia and Reboot most recently as well as The School for Good and Evil.
The reboot of Frasier was renewed for a second season in February.
At the time, Jeff Grossman, the Executive Vice President of programming at Paramount+, released a statement to speak about how Kelsey Grammer, 69, had successfully returned to his old role as the radio psychiatrist.
‘Kelsey made a triumphant return as one of the most iconic and beloved characters on television. The new series introduced Frasier to a whole new generation while reminding fans of Kelsey’s truly timeless portrayal of Dr. Crane,’ he said.
Grossman added: ‘We’re so excited to see what the creative team and superb cast serve up for season two.’
The show is also adding Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Rachel Bloom, 37, who will play Bebe’s daughter Phoebe Glazer, as a guest star; seen on June 23
The reboot of Frasier was renewed for a second season in February
Frasier’s second season currently does not have a scheduled premiere date
The revived version of Frasier followed the titular character as he returned to Boston and attempted to reconnect with his son Frederick, played by Jack Cutmore-Scott; Grammer seen on June 8
Grammer also issued a statement to show his excitement about being able to portray the psychiatrist in the show’s new run.
‘Frasier is a love story, and I am very happy we will be allowed to continue it,’ he said.
The revived version of Frasier followed the titular character as he returned to Boston and attempted to reconnect with his son Frederick, played by Jack Cutmore-Scott.
Frasier’s second season currently does not have a scheduled premiere date.
