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Cary Elwes Joins Mel Brooks in FX's Very Young Frankenstein

9/3/2025

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Cary Elwes will reunite with Mel Brooks in FX's series Very Young Frankenstein, portraying the President.
The project has received a pilot order and is inspired by Brooks' 1974 film Young Frankenstein.
Stefani Robinson is the showrunner, with Taika Waititi directing the pilot.
The plot details are undisclosed, but Elwes' casting hints at possible involvement from other Brooks' film actors.
Very Young Frankenstein aims to combine absurd comedy with classic horror elements.

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Story summary

Cary Elwes will reunite with Mel Brooks in FX's series Very Young Frankenstein, portraying the President.
The project has received a pilot order and is inspired by Brooks' 1974 film Young Frankenstein.
Stefani Robinson is the showrunner, with Taika Waititi directing the pilot.
The plot details are undisclosed, but Elwes' casting hints at possible involvement from other Brooks' film actors.
Very Young Frankenstein aims to combine absurd comedy with classic horror elements.