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Kelsey Grammer may return to NBC with a new emergency medicine drama being developed by “Chicago Med” executive producer Danny Weiss.
The “Frasier” star is set to executive produce and star in the series from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. In the EMT drama “Pops,” Grammer will play the title character, who seeks a career change and enters the chaotic world of emergency medicine in his 60s.
The project is based on the true story of Ed Levien, a Maryland resident who retired from advertising and spent 12 years working as an EMT, from age 64 to 76. He retired from that position last fall.
Grammer was an NBC staple for more than two decades, playing psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane over three series: “Cheers,” “Frasier” and “Wings.” He received four of his five Emmys for playing the role.
The actor is expected to appear in the next film “Avengers: Doomsday”, which will be shown for the first time in December. Grammer is repped by UTA and Vault Entertainment.
Weiss was a Marine who recently spent 10 seasons on “Chicago Med,” rising through the ranks from staff writer to co-executive producer. He has also worked as an assistant writer on CBS’ “Battle Creek” and wrote for “House, MD” He is produced by Echo Lake Entertainment and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.
Weiss and Levien will produce “Pops” alongside Grammer and Jordan McMahon through Grammer’s Grammnet NH Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.
“Pops” follows a formula similar to several series that have found network success. ABC’s “The Rookie” follows the LAPD’s oldest rookie, which is also based on a true story. The CBS sitcom “Carol’s Second Act” also follows a middle-aged divorcee who wants to go to medical school in her 50s.
