Frasier: How It Should Be Re-Cast In 2021

5. Frasier Crane - Paul F. Tompkins

TV fans may recognise Paul F. Tompkins from most of the past decade’s best sitcoms: Community, Curb, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He’s previously featured more heavily on Mr Show, and even appeared on an episode of Frasier back in the day. He’s a visible presence, even if you don’t know his name.

To lovers of comedy at large, though, Tompkins has long been a superstar. He’s pretty much the king of comedy podcasts, appearing frequently on every major funny show you can think of, particularly Comedy Bang! Bang!, and his stand up ranks among the best in the world.

Tompkins could have a whale of a time getting stuck into the verbose dialogue of Frasier, and has somewhat of an old soul quality to him that could be tweaked to fit the tenor of the show, whether the good doctor is rhapsodising about opera or bemoaning the latest depths pop culture has sunk to.

He also has a delightful, mellifluous voice (which he lends to Bojack Horseman) that any self respecting radio DJ needs. He’s long deserved a major role like this, and would absolutely nail it.