FX has greenlit Very Young Frankenstein, a comedy series spin-off of Mel Brooks' 1974 film. The project, produced by Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch, the team behind What We Do in the Shadows, promises a modern and absurd take on the classic. Mel Brooks serves as executive producer. The series will air on FX and Hulu, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Taika Waititi applies his mockumentary formula to the myth 🎥
The technical development of the series is handled by the creators of What We Do in the Shadows, suggesting heavy use of the mockumentary format. The production is expected to employ flat lighting, abrupt zooms, and direct-to-camera interviews to satirize the classic horror genre. The practical effects team, fundamental to the original film, could be combined with subtle CGI to maintain the handcrafted aesthetic that Brooks popularized.
The monster learns to use Tinder, and that's scarier 👻
The plot could focus on a young Victor Frankenstein who, instead of stealing brains, steals batteries for his smartwatch. The monster, confused by modernity, will likely look for a partner on a dating app while trying to understand what a hashtag is. The scariest thing won't be his appearance, but seeing him debate whether the castle's wifi is fast enough to stream Netflix. Mel Brooks surely approves of the generational chaos.