Variety reports that Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth will be playing instructors and supervisors in the upcoming "Fame" remake.

Production begins Wednesday, with Kevin Tancharoen directing. As with the 1980 original, the remake follows dancers, singers, actors and artists from auditions to graduation at the New York City High School of Performing Arts.

MGM will release "Fame" on Sept. 25, 2009.