Gene Wilder starred as Frederick and co-wrote the screenplay with Brooks. The cast also included Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Peter Boyle, and Madeline Kahn. Brooks previously adapted the film into a stage musical, similar to what he did with “The Producers.”

As a reminder, it's pronounced "Fronk-en-steen." FX is developing a comedy titled Very Young Frankenstein, inspired by Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy classic Young Frankenstein. Brooks is among the project's executive producers along with producing partner Kevin Salter and three alumni of FX's What We Do in the Shadows - Stefani Robinson (who will serve as showrunner should the project move forward),

It looks like Mel Brooks ’ monster is getting a new lease on life and this time it will be on the small screen. FX is reportedly close to ordering a pilot for Very Young Frankenstein , a new comedy series inspired by Brooks’ 1974 cult classic Young Frankenstein .