Very Young Frankenstein & Mel Brooks’ Return to Comedy Legends
Geek Freaks Headlines25 Jun

Very Young Frankenstein & Mel Brooks’ Return to Comedy Legends

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, Frank breaks down the announcement of FX’s upcoming series, Very Young Frankenstein, a reimagining of Mel Brooks’ 1974 classic Young Frankenstein. Executive produced by Brooks himself—now 98—and backed by creative minds like Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch, this new project looks to revive Brooks' signature comedic legacy with a modern twist. Frank also teases the upcoming Spaceballs sequel slated for 2027 and shares thoughts on why now is the perfect time for a Mel Brooks renaissance.

Timestamps and Topics:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Very Young Frankenstein

  • 00:06 Creative team includes Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch

  • 00:18 Early expectations and tone of the series

  • 00:26 Not a remake, but a fresh take on Frankenstein

  • 00:30 Mel Brooks also returning for Spaceballs 2 in 2027

  • 00:35 The broader revival of Mel Brooks’ classic works

Key Takeaways:

  • Very Young Frankenstein is a new comedy in development at FX with Mel Brooks involved as executive producer.

  • The creative team includes talent from What We Do in the Shadows, suggesting a quirky, smart tone.

  • The show is not a remake, but a younger reimagining of the original Frankenstein idea.

  • Mel Brooks is also returning for a Spaceballs sequel, planned for 2027.

  • This could signal a larger movement to bring classic comedic voices like Brooks back into the spotlight.

Memorable Quotes:

“They're going for offbeat, smart, and just weird enough to kind of work.”
“It feels like there’s a real big push to bring some of his classics back to life.”

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Listener Questions:
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Apple Podcast Tags:
Very Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks, FX shows, Spaceballs 2, Taika Waititi, What We Do in the Shadows, comedy reboot, geek news, Frankenstein series, TV reboots

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