FX and Hulu Order “Very Young Frankenstein” to Series

FX and its streaming partner Hulu have officially ordered the comedy series “Very Young Frankenstein” to production. The series adapts Mel Brooks’s 1974 film *Young Frankenstein* and will be produced by 20th Television. It will air on FX’s linear network and stream on Hulu.

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*Young Frankenstein* was co-written and directed by Mel Brooks, premiering in 1974 to critical and audience acclaim. The parody of 1930s monster movies starred Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, with Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, and Kenneth Mars among the supporting cast. Its lasting popularity provides the foundation for the new series.

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The project is driven by the “What We Do in the Shadows” trio: Stefani Robinson (writer and executive producer), Taika Waititi (director and executive producer), and Garrett Basch (executive producer). Mel Brooks joins as an executive producer, alongside his producing partner Kevin Salter and original-film producer Michael Gruskoff. The pilot’s principal cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells, and Spencer House, with supporting roles filled by Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani, and Cary Elwes.

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• September 2025 – FX commissioned a pilot for the series.

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• May 2026 – FX announced the series order, confirming the pilot’s creative team and cast.

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• The series joins three other pilots from the past year—“Snowfall” spinoff, “Seven Sisters”, and “Disinherited”—that have also been green-lit, while two pilots (“Untitled Witness Protection” and “Movers”) were not pursued.

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• This order marks the sixth FX series for executive producer Garrett Basch, including three currently airing titles.

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• The pilot’s ensemble features seven principal actors.

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• FX’s recent pilot slate comprised five series orders and two rejections, illustrating a selective development pipeline.

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FX Entertainment President Nick Grad said the series blends the beloved source material with the “inventive, irreverent spirit” that defines FX comedies, expressing confidence that fans will enjoy the new take as much as the production team does.

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No public criticism or opposition to the series order has been reported in the available sources.

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Plot details remain scarce; the title suggests a pre-Frankenstein storyline, but sources do not confirm narrative specifics. Additionally, one source cites a 2025 pilot order, while another references “last September” without specifying the year, creating a minor chronological discrepancy.

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• “Very Young Frankenstein blends inspiration from the fan-favorite movie with the inventive, irreverent spirit that has defined FX comedies over the years, making this a completely original take on the classic story,” — Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment

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• “In the hands of FX veterans Stefani, Taika and Garrett, alongside the iconic Mel Brooks, we know that fans will have as much fun watching this series as we’re having making it.” — Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment

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Production is set to commence following the series order, with FX and Hulu planning to schedule the premiere in a future programming cycle. Additional plot details and release timing will be disclosed as development progresses.

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