Archive · 1 Oct 2025
FX Orders 'Very Young Frankenstein' Pilot
FX is developing a new TV show called "Very Young Frankenstein", which is based on the movie "Young Frankenstein".
Taika Waititi will direct the pilot episode.
The cast will include Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells, Spencer House, Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani, and Cary Elwes.
Mel Brooks, who created the original film, will be an executive producer.
The series will stream on Hulu if it is picked up.
Details about the show's plot are currently unknown.
FX ordered a pilot for "Very Young Frankenstein".
The show is inspired by Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" film.
Taika Waititi will direct the pilot.
The cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells, Spencer House, Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani, and Cary Elwes.
The show will stream on Hulu, if picked up.
- Who
- FX, Mel Brooks, Taika Waititi, Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells, Spencer House, Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani, and Cary Elwes.
- What
- FX ordered a pilot for a series called "Very Young Frankenstein", inspired by the film "Young Frankenstein".
- When
- Three months after the development announcement.
- Where
- The show will stream on Hulu, if picked up.
- Why
- To create a series inspired by Mel Brooks' film.
- Show Title
- Very Young Frankenstein
- Network
- FX
- Streaming
- Hulu (if picked up)
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Executive Producers
- Mel Brooks, Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and others
- Cast
- Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells, Spencer House, Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani, Cary Elwes