Kelsey Grammer-Led Emergency Medicine Drama Series ‘Pops’ in Development at NBC
“Chicago Med” EP Danny Weiss will write and executive produce the series, which stars the “Frasier” alum as an EMT in his 60s The post Kelsey Grammer-Led Emergency Medicine Drama Series ‘Pops’ in Development at NBC appeared first on TheWrap .
Kelsey Grammer is set to return to NBC with a new emergency medicine drama series titled "Pops," currently in development with "Chicago Med" executive producer Danny Weiss. The "Frasier" star will both executive produce and star in the show, which follows 60-year-old Grammer's character as he enters the chaotic world of emergency medicine after seeking a career change.
Based on the true story of Ed Levien, who retired from advertising at 64 and spent 12 years as an EMT until retiring last fall, "Pops" aims to capture the excitement and challenges of this demanding profession. The series, produced by Universal Television, marks Grammer's return to the network after over two decades in which he played Dr. Frasier Crane in "Cheers," "Frasier," and "Wings."
Grammer holds four of his five Emmys for his performance in "Frasier." In the upcoming film "Avengers: Doomsday," set to premiere in December, Grammer continues to showcase his acting talents. Weiss, a former Marine, has worked on "Chicago Med" for 10 seasons, rising from staff writer to co-executive producer. He has also written for CBS' "Battle Creek" and "House, M.D."
Weiss and Levien will join Grammer and Jordan McMahon, via Grammer's Grammnet NH Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment, in executive producing "Pops." The show is part of a growing trend of network success for series based on true stories, such as ABC's "The Rookie" and CBS' "Carol's Second Act."
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