Trending Now - FX Greenlights Unique Series Adaptation of 'young Frankenstein

WHO:

Variety - The series stars Zach Galifianakis and Dolly Wells.

Deadline - The series is produced by the team behind "What We Do In the Shadows," including Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch.

WHAT:

Variety - Exact plot details of "Very Young Frankenstein" are still under wraps, aside from the fact it is inspired by the classic Mel Brooks-Gene Wilder comedy "Young Frankenstein."

Screen Rant - The series is described as a prequel to the original "Young Frankenstein."

Variety - FX has given a series order to "Very Young Frankenstein."

Deadline - "Very Young Frankenstein" is a comedy based on Mel Brooks' 1974 cult classic film "Young Frankenstein."

WHERE:

Deadline - The series will be available on FX and Hulu.

WHEN:

Variety - The project was first announced with a pilot order in 2025.

WHY:

Deadline - FX executives describe the series as “A Completely Original Take” on the Mel Brooks classic.

HOW:

Deadline - The series is developed from a pilot that was previously ordered, marking FX's last outstanding pilot to be picked up to series.

Deadline - The series is developed from a pilot that was previously ordered.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 01:35 UTC)

A new series titled "Very Young Frankenstein" is in the works, inspired by the classic Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder comedy "Young Frankenstein," although exact plot details remain under wraps. This project is being developed from a pilot that was previously ordered, making it FX's last outstanding pilot to be picked up to series. Fans of the original film can look forward to seeing how this new adaptation unfolds.

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(UPDATED May 18, 2026 23:21 UTC)

A new series has been announced as a prequel to the original "Young Frankenstein." This exciting development was reported by Screen Rant at 23:21 UTC. Fans of the classic film can look forward to exploring the backstory of this beloved tale.

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(UPDATED May 18, 2026 21:21 UTC)

FX has officially ordered a new comedy series titled "Very Young Frankenstein," which is based on Mel Brooks' cult classic film "Young Frankenstein." The show stars Zach Galifianakis and Dolly Wells and is produced by the creative team behind "What We Do In the Shadows," including Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch. "Very Young Frankenstein" will be available for streaming on FX and Hulu, following its initial pilot order announced in 2025.