Why David Hyde Pierce’s Niles Isn’t In The Frasier Reboot

When Frasier Crane returns in the Frasier reboot it will be without Niles, and there’s a justified reason for that. Kelsey Grammer’s iconic character starts his fourth act in his old haunt — Boston. Armed with experiences and knowledge, Frasier aims to make the next several years of his life worth it as he prioritizes what’s really important to him — family. Fueled by his desire to fix his fractured relationship with his grown-up son, Freddy, the elitist therapist changes his plans. As he embarks on a tricky mission to get close to his only child, Frasier must do it without his closest and most trusted confidante, his brother, Niles.