FX is nearing a pilot order for a project inspired by Mel Brooks’ iconic comedy film “Young Frankenstein,” Variety has confirmed. Exact plot details are under wraps, but the project is currently titled “Very Young Frankenstein.

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),

If there was a flag for the Mel Brooks state of mind, it would carry the words that Blazing Saddles used to tease its sendup of westerns: “Never give a saga an even break.” As the writer/director himself rode the line between paying homage to/cleverly satirizing old Hollywood, his own work has never taken itself too seriously.