‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Series From Mel Brooks, ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Team Nears FX Pilot Order

Mel Brooks turns 99: the comedy icon’s best films – ranked!

Following the announcement of a sequel to Spaceballs, we assess the film-maker’s funniest movies, from the Hitchcock spoof High Anxiety to the impeccable Young Frankenstein“It’s good to be the king.” Brooks mixes sight gags, dad jokes and Borscht Belt standup in historical vignettes from the stone age to the French Revolution. Results are hit and miss, and the ancient Rome segment goes on for ever, but the tasteless Torquemada musical number is …

‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Comedy in the Works at FX, Mel Brooks Exec Producing

FX and three ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ veterans are teaming with Mel Brooks on a comedy called ‘Very Young Frankenstein.’

‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Comedy Pilot in The Works at FX

FX is nearing a pilot order for a project inspired by Mel Brooks’ iconic comedy film “Young Frankenstein,” Variety has confirmed. Exact plot details are under wraps, but the project is currently titled “Very Young Frankenstein.” Brooks will serve as an executive producer on the project along with his producing partner Kevin Salter. Stefani Robinson, […]

‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Series From Mel Brooks, ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Team Nears FX Pilot Order

EXCLUSIVE: It’s alive! It’s alive! A comedy series based on Mel Brooks’ classic 1974 film Young Frankenstein is nearing a pilot order at FX, Deadline has learned. Brooks is said to have given the project, titled Very Young Frankenstein, his blessing and will executive produce with a trio of creatives from FX’s What We Do in the Shadows: Stefani Robinson, who would serve as writer and showrunner; Taika Waititi, who would direct the pilot; and G…