EXCLUSIVE: Cary Elwes ( Robin Hood: Men In Tights , Saw ) is nearing a deal to join FX ‘s Very Young Frankenstein pilot, which we understand has received a pilot order, sources tell Deadline. Sources say he will play the President of the United States.

Very Young Frankenstein is inspired by Mel Brooks‘ classic 1974 film Young Frankenstein . Brooks is executive producing the FX project alongside a trio of creatives from FX’s What We Do in the Shadows : Stefani Robinson, who would serve as writer and showrunner; Taika Waititi, who would direct the pilot; and Garrett Basch. Also executive producing are Brooks’ producing partner Kevin Salter ( History of the World, Part 2 , Spaceballs 2 ) and Young Frankenstein producer Michael Gruskoff. 20th Television is the st

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