Overview

• FX has greenlit the comedy pilot inspired by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder’s 1974 film Young Frankenstein.
• Zach Galifianakis headlines a cast that includes Dolly Wells, Spencer House, Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes.
• Waititi will direct the pilot, with Robinson writing and serving as showrunner; Garrett Basch is producing.
• Mel Brooks executive produces alongside Kevin Salter and Michael Gruskoff, with 20th Television as the studio.
• Plot and roles remain under wraps, though sources say Galifianakis is expected to play Dr. Frankenstein and Elwes has been reported as the U.S. president.