90s star of legendary Channel 4 sitcom makes surprise comeback as show returns – 31 years after its launch

FANS of the iconic 90s sitcom Frasier are going to be delighted as one of the show's original stars, Peri Gilpin, makes a surprise return to screens.

Paramount+ recently announced that filming for the second season of its Frasier reboot is officially underway.

The original show ran from 1993 until 1994, and was considered one of the most successful sitcoms of all time.

Peri was known for playing Roz Doyle, Frasier's no nonsense radio producer.

Show bosses have now revealed that Peri will be making a comeback and is going to feature in the new season as a recurring guest star.

This is especially exciting news as most of the members of the original cast did not return for the first season of the reboot.

David Hyde Pierce (Dr. Niles Crane), Jane Leeves (Daphne) and Peri Gilpin (Roz) were all absent when Frasier first made a comeback in 2023 - except for the final episode where Roz made an unexpected appearance.

Meanwhile, legendary James Burrows who directed the original TV series will also be returning to head up two episodes of the reboot.

Season two of Frasier is going to be filmed in front of a live audience at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.

The reboot will continue to follow the experiences of Frasier Cane, played by Kelsey Grammer.

A teaser trailer has hinted that he will be returning to the KACL radio station in Seattle for one episode.

The character will be seen facing new challenges in the series which is set to start airing on Thursday, September 19.

After the second season of the reboot was announced, lead star Kelsey told a TV insider: "Frasier is a love story, and I am very happy we will be allowed to continue it.

"I’m delighted that our partners at CBS Studios and Paramount+ are on board for another season, and I can’t wait for the fans to see what we have in store!"