The Evolution Of David Hyde Pierce: From Niles Crane To Modern Icon - The Creative Blog
Webdavid hyde pierce says that his absence from the frasier reboot wasn’t due to hard feelings — but a busy schedule and a new story to tell that made him decide.
May 30, 2026
Webdavid hyde pierce says that his absence from the frasier reboot wasn’t due to hard feelings — but a busy schedule and a new story to tell that made him decide. Webwhile star kelsey grammer returned, pierce turned down the chance to once again play frasier’s younger brother, niles crane — a role that earned pierce. Webdavid hyde pierce opened up about the various factors that led to him declining reprising niles for paramount+’s frasier revival.