A television series based on a belovedMel Brooksmovie is close to a pilot order at FX. Brooks recently made headlines when thecast ofSpaceballs 2was confirmed to feature him reprising the role of Yogurt, a character who parodies Yoda in the originalSpaceballsmovie released in 1987.
Brooks is also producing the sequel, which will see Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, and Daphne Zuniga reprising their previous roles, while Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Josh Gad play new characters.Spaceballsis only one of manyhilarious Mel Brooks movies, with others includingBlazing Saddles,The Producers,Young Frankenstein, andHistory of the World, Part I.
As a writer, producer, and the narrator ofHistory of the World: Part II,the legacy of one of Brooks' most well-known movies was expanded on in recent yearsin the form of a Hulu series. Now, another one of Brooks' iconic movies is set to reemerge in the form of a television show.
Very Young Frankenstein Nears A Pilot Order
Mel Brooks Will Help Produce It
A show based on Brooks’Young Frankensteinis moving forward at FX. With a 95% Tomatometer score and 92% Popcornmeter score,Young Frankensteinis considered a comedy classicand features some ofMel Brooks' funniest characters. Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, Marty Feldman’s Igor, and Cloris Leachman’s Frau Blücher continue to be quoted and remembered for their many hilarious moments decades later.
As perDeadline,Very Young Frankensteinis expected to receive a pilot order at FX,although plot details have currently not been revealed. Brooks has given his approval for the project and will executive produce the show alongsideWhat We Do In The Shadows' Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch. Robinson will also be a writer and the showrunner, while Waititi will direct the pilot episode.Young Frankensteinproducer Michael Gruskoff is attached to the project, as isThe History of the World, Part 2andSpaceballs 2producer Kevin Salter.
Our Take On Very Young Frankenstein
It Has An Advantage Over Other Reboots
Young Frankensteinis arguably a perfect comedy movie and does need to be reimagined. The titleA Very Young Frankensteinmeans that it could be more of a prequel, though.
A prequel can ensure that the show can tell more of a new story inspired by the original movie instead of just being a reboot. With Brooks and other former collaborators involved, along with the comedic talent of Robinson and Waititi,Very Young Frankensteinmay have more potential than the standard reboot.
