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FX has ordered Very Young Frankenstein, a fresh take on Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, starring Zach Galifianakis with Dolly Wells and Spencer House; the series is produced by 20th Television, written by Stefani Robinson, directed by Taika Waititi, and executive-produced by Brooks, Waititi and Robinson among others. It’s set before the 1974 film and will air on FX and Hulu.
FX has ordered a series adaptation of Mel Brooks’ cult film Young Frankenstein, titled Very Young Frankenstein. The comedy comes from Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi and Garrett Basch, with Brooks as executive producer. Zach Galifianakis leads the cast alongside Dolly Wells, Spencer House, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes; Waititi directs the pilot and Robinson wrote it. The FX/Hulu series is produced by 20th Television and is part of FX’s current pilot-to-series batch, which also includes other greenlit projects while some pilots did not move forward.
Mel Brooks announced Spaceballs: The New One as the sequel’s title and debuted its first footage at CinemaCon, signaling a goofy, nostalgia‑fuelled return. The clip features a mix of returning stars (Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman) and new faces (Lewis Pullman, Josh Gad) under director Josh Greenbaum, with callbacks to the original and over‑the‑top sci‑fi gags. The film is set for release on April 23, 2027, and expectations are high for a fun, silly Spaceballs return.
At CinemaCon, Mel Brooks announced the title of the Spaceballs sequel: Spaceballs: The New One. The film, a follow-up to the 1987 parody, brings back original cast members Rick Moranis, George Wyner, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman and Brooks, with new stars Josh Gad, Keke Palmer and Anthony Carrigan; Lewis Pullman will play the son of Lone Starr. Script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, with production by Amazon MGM Studios, and a planned release date of April 23, 2027.
A Rolling Stone profile of Mel Brooks through the HBO documentary The 99-Year-Old Man shows how the comedian reshaped humor by mixing high and low with fearless satire of prejudice, from Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein, cementing a legacy of boundary-pushing comedy.
Two‑part HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (Apatow/Bonfiglio) traces Brooks’s life from Brooklyn to today, using archival clips and new interviews to foreground his friendships with Carl Reiner and his marriage to Anne Bancroft; funny and deeply emotional, the four‑hour tribute doubles as a loving portrait of a life in comedy and the relationships that defined it.
During a post-screening Q&A for his HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, the 99-year-old comedian said he was glad Carl Reiner died before learning of Rob Reiner’s murder, reflecting on their 70-year friendship and Carl’s influence; the piece notes the two‑part HBO Max documentary includes posthumous interviews with Carl and Rob, and that Rob Reiner’s son has been charged in the deaths of Rob and his wife.
Amazon MGM Studios is officially working on a sequel to Spaceballs, titled Spaceballs 2, set for release in 2027, with Rick Moranis returning as Dark Helmet after a long hiatus from live-action films, alongside original cast members and new additions, in a film described as a 'non-prequel, non-reboot sequel' with reboot elements.
A sequel to the 1987 comedy Spaceballs is in production, with original cast members Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and George Wyner returning, alongside new actors like Josh Gad and Keke Palmer. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum, produced by notable producers including Mel Brooks, and is scheduled for release in 2027. Plot details are still under wraps.
FX is developing a comedy pilot titled 'Very Young Frankenstein,' inspired by Mel Brooks' classic film 'Young Frankenstein,' with Brooks and other notable producers involved, potentially expanding Brooks' film into a TV series.
A comedy series inspired by Mel Brooks' 'Young Frankenstein' is nearing a pilot order at FX, with Brooks' blessing and involvement from creators of 'What We Do in the Shadows', including Stefani Robinson and Taika Waititi, though details are still under wraps.
The article explores various pop culture references in Mel Brooks' 1987 comedy Spaceballs, highlighting its parody of sci-fi classics like Star Wars, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and others, including subtle nods to films like Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and Planet of the Apes, as well as visual and musical homages.
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2, set to release in 2027, featuring original cast members and new stars, with a humorous trailer that satirizes franchise obsession.
A sequel to the 1987 comedy Spaceballs is in the works with original cast members Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and Bill Pullman returning, along with new cast members Josh Gad and Keke Palmer, though few details are known about the plot.
Mel Brooks is returning as Yogurt in a new Spaceballs sequel set to release in 2027, which humorously critiques Hollywood franchise culture and includes cast members like Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, and Keke Palmer. The film is described as a 'Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two with Reboot Elements,' and Brooks is heavily involved in its creative process.