"I never really wanted to go back"
The actor has previously expressed support for the former President
Pierce did not return in the role of Niles Crane in the recent reboot.
The original idea involved David Hyde Pierce returning as Niles
David Hyde Pierce does not return for the reboot
The revival series debuted in October
Kelsey Grammer sings a re-recorded version for the reboot series
Critics have called the revival both an “organic progression” and “an unfunny dud”
"We’ve been working so hard at this thing and it’s been quite a while, and I think we’ve done something quite lovely"
The first two episodes arrive next month