# ‘Frasier’ Star Kelsey Grammer Officially Set for Directorial Debut Ahead of X-Men Return

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/frasier-star-kelsey-grammer-officially-set-for-directorial-debut-ahead-of-x-men-return/
- Published: 2026-10-29T00:50:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T01:13:28+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/kelsey-grammer-directorial-debut-so-help-me-god/
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- Kelsey Grammer will direct his first feature film.
- The Civil War story is inspired by Union soldier Albert Townsend.
- The production plans to use 100 horses and real cannons.

## Summary

Kelsey Grammer has announced that he will make his feature film directorial debut with *So Help Me God*, a Civil War epic inspired by the true story of Union soldier Albert Townsend. The project marks a new career step for the actor, best known for playing Frasier Crane, as he prepares to return to the X-Men series.

The film is set to be produced by Mark Huffam, whose credits include *Saving Private Ryan*, *Game of Thrones* and *The Martian*. Grammer says the production plans to use real cannons, 100 horses and period-accurate military uniforms. The article provides no release date or further details about the cast.

---
Summarised by TalkFuse (https://talkfuse.com/). Quote the original publisher for the reporting and link this page for the summary and discussion.