Morning Wire Kelsey Grammer on Hollywood, Redemption, and Real Life
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Nov 16, 2025 
Kelsey Grammer, the iconic actor celebrated for his roles in Cheers and Frasier, discusses his latest film, The Christmas Ring, and the profound influence of his Christian faith on his career choices. He expresses the importance of redemption and forgiveness in storytelling, highlighting the role of veterans in his new project. Grammer reflects on accepting faith-aligned roles, including his portrayal of Chuck Smith, and shares insights into Hollywood's evolving landscape for faith-based films. He also teases exciting upcoming projects.
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Veterans Brought Realism To The Set
- Kelsey Grammer described filming The Christmas Ring with about a hundred real veterans and service members involved in big scenes.
- He said their presence honored sacrifice and linked the story to a WWII D-Day event behind enemy lines.
Faith Films Center On Redemption
- Grammer said faith-based films resonate because they tell redemption stories about love, forgiveness, and Jesus.
- He described taking roles that mean something to him rather than purposely seeking faith projects.
A Script Arrived At The Right Moment
- Grammer recalled reading the Jesus Revolution script immediately after wanting a project that 'means something' and accepting it within hours.
- He said publicly acknowledging his belief helped bring him into faith-based filmmaking.
