Taika Waititi to Revive Mel Brooks‘ “Young Frankenstein” as Hulu Series
LOS ANGELES, CA – Director Taika waititi is spearheading a new television series based on Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy classic, The young Frankenstein, for Hulu. The project, currently titled Very Young Frankenstein, aims to breathe new life into the beloved parody more than 50 years after its original release.
The series is part of a growing trend of revisiting and expanding upon Brooks’ comedic legacy.In 2023, a sequel series, The History of the World: Part 2, debuted, and a follow-up to Spaceballs (originally The Crazy History of Galaxies) is slated for release in 2027. The Young Frankenstein, starring Gene Wilder, famously parodied both Mary Shelley’s original novel and its numerous film adaptations.
Very Young Frankenstein is a 20th television production, currently awaiting a greenlight dependent on the strength of its pilot episode, which Waititi is expected to direct. Cary Elwes will led the cast, alongside comedic actors Zach Galifianakis and Kumail Nanjiani. Stefani Robinson, previously a writer on Atlanta, will serve as showrunner.
The project arrives alongside a broader resurgence of interest in the Frankenstein mythos. guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel will premiere on Netflix November 7, and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The bride! is scheduled for release on March 6, 2025. Whether Very Young Frankenstein ultimately reaches platforms like Hulu or Disney+ remains to be seen.
