A little over three months after we told you about development on a Very Young Frankenstein series, FX has given it a pilot order and announced its cast. Newly announced cast members include Zach Galifianakis , Dolly Wells , Spencer House , Nikki Crawford , and Kumail Nanjiani .

Cary Elwes is also now confirmed to star in the pilot, as we reported earlier this month. Character details are under wraps, as is the plot of the series, other than it drawing inspiration from Young Frankenstein , Mel Brooks’ classic film for 20th.

Brooks will exec produce alongside three key creatives from FX’s What We Do in the Shadows : Stefani Robinson, who also serves as writer and showrunner; Taika Waititi, who will direct the pilot; and Garrett Basch. Other EPs include Kevin Salter

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