Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Cary Elwes to Star in FX's 'Very Young Frankenstein' Pilot
FX is making a pilot episode of "Very Young Frankenstein", inspired by the classic movie "Young Frankenstein."
Actor Cary Elwes will be in it, playing the President of the United States.
Mel Brooks, who wrote and directed the original movie, is helping to make the new show.
The new show is a reunion for Elwes and Brooks.
The plot details are secret, but it's based on the original comedy that parodied the horror genre.
This is one of several adaptations of Mel Brooks' films in recent years.
Cary Elwes will star in FX's "Very Young Frankenstein" pilot.
Elwes will play the President of the United States.
The pilot is inspired by Mel Brooks' 1974 film Young Frankenstein.
Mel Brooks is an executive producer of the FX project.
The pilot is produced by 20th Television.
- Who
- Cary Elwes and Mel Brooks
- What
- Elwes is cast as the President in FX's pilot "Very Young Frankenstein."
- When
- Not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Not specified in the articles.
- Why
- To adapt Mel Brooks' film Young Frankenstein into a new pilot.
- Show Title
- Very Young Frankenstein
- Network
- FX
- Actor
- Cary Elwes
- Role
- President of the United States
- Inspired by
- Mel Brooks' 1974 film Young Frankenstein
- Executive Producers
- Mel Brooks, Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, Garrett Basch