Monday, May 18, 2026

"Very Young Frankenstein" Starring Zach Galifianakis Ordered to Series at FX

FX has today given a series order to the original comedy series Very Young Frankenstein based on the 1974 feature film Young Frankenstein. The project previously produced a pilot for the cable channel.






The cast features Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House.

Stefani Robinson (Atlanta, What We Do In the Shadows) wrote the pilot, which was directed by Taika Waititi (What We Do In the Shadows, Reservation Dogs). They executive produce with Mel Brooks, Garrett Basch, Michael Gruskoff, and Kevin Salter. 20th Television produces.

"Very Young Frankenstein will blend 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," said Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. "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."