NBC orders 'Frankenstein' revival

NBC has purchased a drama script charged like a modern-day undertake the legend of Frankenstein. Script originates from a couple of the professional producers of "House," Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner, via that series' studio, Universal Media Galleries, and BermanBraun. "House" is approaching on its eighth and likely final season Fox has signaled it doesn't plan to go further, though UMS has got the choice to shop it elsewhere. UMS is really a logical home for any Frankenstein revival considering the fact that Universal Galleries is the owner of the intellectual property privileges to classic movie monsters including Dracula, the Wolfman and also the Mummy. Frankenstein has demonstrated a well known subject about the feature side, with a minimum of six different productions in development at twentieth century Fox, Summit, Universal and Lakeshore Entertainment to title a couple of. Friend and Lerner are writing partners who've been on "House" since 2005, graduation to professional producers within the 4th season. Their previous credits include "Martial Law," "Smallville," "Roswell" and "Boston Public." Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com