Kelsey Grammer scrooges Hollywood a second time :: Film & TV News :: Articles

Kelsey Grammer seems to have created a precedent for himself. His character Dr. Frasier Crane helped dictate the success of three beloved sitcoms: Cheers, Wings and, naturally, Frasier. But now, Grammer is returning to play the part of Scrooge on the big screen for a second time.

Unlike Hallmark’s 2004 version, however, this carol will be a satirical take on life in America, particularly taking on the likes (or dislikes, depending on how you look at it) of Hollywood. David Zucker, who directed comedies such as Airplane! and Scary Movie 4, is coordinating the project along with Stephen McEveety. Zucker also worked on the screenplay alongside Myrna Sokoloff.

That said, there will be no shortage of Grammer to go around this year, what with Swing Vote’s release this August and new episodes of Fox’s Back to You being filmed simultaneously with the new Carol. Filming begins on this project Feb. 28.

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