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‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Ordered to Series at FX
FX has given a series order to "Very Young Frankenstein." The project was first announced with a pilot order in 2025. Exact plot details are still under wraps, aside from the fact it is inspired by the classic Mel Brooks-Gene Wilder comedy ...

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FX has given a series order to "Very Young Frankenstein." The project was first announced with a pilot order in 2025. Exact plot details are still under wraps, aside from the fact it is inspired by the classic Mel Brooks-Gene Wilder comedy ...
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According to Variety’s source item, ‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Ordered to Series at FX, FX has given a series order to “Very Young Frankenstein.” The project was first announced with a pilot order in 2025. Exact plot details are still under wraps, aside from the fact it is inspired by the classic Mel Brooks-Gene Wilder comedy “Young Frankenstein.” As previously reported, the show stars Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and […]
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