A very old comedian will be producing “Very Young Frankenstein.”
Mel Brooks –who turns 100 on June 28 — is one of the producers of the comedy. It will be on FX and Hulu, with no date set.
The show is from the people behind the much-praised vampire comedy, “What We Do in the Shadows” (shown here). Taika Waititi, co-creator of “Shadows,” directed the pilot film, which stars Zach Galifanakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House. It’s based on Brooks’ 1974 gem “Young Frankenstein,” so he’s also one of the producers of the series.
And no, that doesn’t make him the oldest person in show business. David Attenborough — who turned 100 on May 8 — is a full 51 days older. PBS’ “Nature” has just announced that next season will include “Wild London,” his guide to urban wildlife.
“WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS” -- “Hybrid Creatures” -- Season 5, Episode 7 (Airs August 17) — Pictured: Matt Berry as Laszlo. CR: Russ Martin/FX
Old master revives young monster?
A very old comedian will be producing “Very Young Frankenstein.”
Mel Brooks –who turns 100 on June 28 — is one of the producers of the comedy. It will be on FX and Hulu, with no date set.
The show is from the people behind the much-praised vampire comedy, “What We Do in the Shadows” (shown here). Taika Waititi, co-creator of “Shadows,” directed the pilot film, which stars Zach Galifanakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House. It’s based on Brooks’ 1974 gem “Young Frankenstein,” so he’s also one of the producers of the series. Read more…