Margot Robbie Reportedly in Talks To Star in Tim Burton's Remake of 'Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman'
The 1985 cult classic.
Summary
- Margot Robbie is in talks to star in and produce a remake of Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman
- The film would be directed by Tim Burton, blending his signature style with the cult classic’s premise
- The project aims to be a nuanced, satirical take on the 1958 B-movie
The potential for a cinematic event of colossal proportions is building, as multiple reports indicate that Oscar-nominated superstar Margot Robbie is in talks to star in and produce a remake of the 1958 cult classic, Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman. What makes this news particularly electrifying is that the film would be directed by none other than gothic filmmaking maestro, Tim Burton.
This partnership would be a dream pairing of creative sensibilities. Burton, fresh from the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and his work on Netflix’s Wednesday, is the perfect director to infuse the sci-fi B-movie’s campy, dramatic premise with his signature visual style and gothic charm. The original film followed a wealthy heiress who, after an alien encounter, grows to an enormous size and seeks revenge on her cheating husband.
Robbie’s involvement, through her acclaimed production company LuckyChap, would signal a serious and modern reinterpretation of the material. Having transformed a seemingly one-note character into a complex, billion-dollar cultural phenomenon with Barbie, Robbie is uniquely positioned to give a nuanced and satirical depth to the role of the giantess. Sources state that her commitment to the project is contingent on the final version of the script, which is currently seeking a new writer after an initial draft from Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn.
While the film is still in early development, the prospect of Burton’s stylized direction and Robbie’s knack for bringing complex female characters to life is an undeniably compelling proposition. This collaboration would not only be a major win for Warner Bros., but it would also promise a remake that is both visually spectacular and thematically resonant with contemporary audiences.
