Only Fools And Horses legend Nicholas Lyndhurst has landed a role in the reboot of hit sitcom Frasier.
The actor, known to fans as Rodney Trotter, is one of the first big-name signings for the series.
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Execs have hired him to play new character Alan Cornwall who will be “British, boozy and larger than life”.
Variety reported that he is described as the person who "might be just what Frasier could use to shake up his routine" though Frasier could be guiding Alan along the way too.
Nicholas, 61, will be starring opposite A List superstar Kelsey Grammer, 67, who is reprising his role as Frasier Crane.
A show spokesman said: “Frasier is off to a different city with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. Frasier has re-entered the building!”
Kelsey has discussed the return of the show too, hinting that it will be an emotional watch for fans as he declared that he is "the key" to the series.
In 2021, he said: "We’re in the final stages of the final script for the first episode of the Frasier reboot. It looks pretty good.
"I’ve had a couple of runs through it, and I’ve cried, so you know, I’m happy."
The show ended in 2004, so fans will be thrilled to have it back on screens after almost 20 years away.
The series is being made for streaming service Paramount+.
Nicholas and Kelsey have already worked together years ago on a stage production of Man of La Mancha in London’s West End.
Their raft of co-stars are due to be unveiled within weeks.
Frasier originally ran for 11 series and remains one of the most successful sitcoms of all time.
Nicholas returning to the spotlight will make his millions of fans smile.
Pals feared the star was going to retire from acting after his son Archie tragically died at just 19 in 2020.
Over the years he’s also had roles in hits New Tricks and Goodnight Sweetheart.
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