A series order has been placed by FX for “Very Young Frankenstein”, a new show based on Mel Brooks’ classic horror comedy.
Electrifying news this afternoon as FX has given a series order for “Very Young Frankenstein“, reports Variety.
First announced back in 2025 with a pilot directed by Taika Waititi (What We Do In the Shadows), the project is based on the Mel Brooks beloved comedy, Young Frankenstein.
At this time, we don’t have any plot details. The original 1974 horror comedy starred Gene Wilder as the grandson of Doctor Frankenstein, attempting to create life to prove his grandfather wasn’t crazy…with hilarious results.
Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House star.
Stefani Robinson (Chevalier) wrote the series.
Garrett Basch executive produced alongside Mel Brooks, Kevin Salter, Michael Gruskoff, Robinson and Waititi. The series reunites Basch, Robinson and Waititi, as they all produced the FX series “What We Do In the Shadows” together.
Said Nick Grad, President of FX Entertainment, “’Very Young Frankenstein’ blends inspiration from the fan-favorite movie with the inventive, irreverent spirit that has defined FX comedies over the years, making this a completely original take on the classic story. In the hands of FX veterans Stefani, Taika and Garrett, alongside the iconic Mel Brooks, we know that fans will have as much fun watching this series as we’re having making it.”
