'Frasier' star to play mean boss

Kelsey Grammer is embarking on a huge change in direction in his new TV series.

The 56 year-old plays a ruthless, power-hungry mayor in drama series 'Boss', which starts in America in October.

He is better known for his role as a stuffy but kind-hearted psychiatrist Frasier Crane in 'Fraiser' and 'Cheers'.