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FX Nears Greenlight for Very Young Frankenstein Pilot

6/26/2025

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FX is on the verge of greenlighting a pilot for the comedy series Very Young Frankenstein, inspired by Mel Brooks' classic 1974 film. With Brooks himself on board as an executive producer, alongside talents like Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch, excitement builds as details about the plot and casting remain a tantalizing mystery.

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FX is on the verge of greenlighting a pilot for the comedy series Very Young Frankenstein, inspired by Mel Brooks' classic 1974 film. With Brooks himself on board as an executive producer, alongside talents like Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch, excitement builds as details about the plot and casting remain a tantalizing mystery.