Overview
- FX, which ordered the comedy to series Monday, will run it on FX with streaming on Hulu as a 20th Television production.
- Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi and Garrett Basch create and executive produce, with Robinson writing the pilot and Waititi directing it, and Mel Brooks also serving as an executive producer.
- The pilot stars Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House, with Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes also in the ensemble, though roles have not been announced.
- FX Entertainment president Nick Grad said the show offers a completely original take on the Young Frankenstein story.
- Plot specifics remain under wraps, the title points to a likely prequel, and FX has not announced a premiere date.