Latest Development: Entertainment news outlet Variety has confirmed that Margot Robbie is currently in preliminary discussions to join Tim Burton’s highly anticipated remake of the Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman. If the negotiations are successful, Robbie will take on a dual role as both a producer for the film alongside her LuckyChap partners, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara. However, it remains uncertain whether she will also take on the starring role in this modern adaptation. Reports indicate that the production team is actively seeking a new screenwriter to revamp the script, which was initially drafted by Gillian Flynn. Robbie’s final decision to join the project will likely hinge on the quality of the revised screenplay.
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In the previous year, news broke that director Tim Burton was in the early stages of remaking the beloved sci-fi horror classic Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman in collaboration with Warner Bros. This new project draws parallels to Burton’s earlier work on the quirky monster film Mars Attacks!, which also celebrated retro cinematic style. Initially, it was announced that acclaimed novelist Gillian Flynn, known for her bestsellers Gone Girl, Sharp Objects, and Widows, would be responsible for the screenplay, while Burton was set to direct. Since that initial buzz, progress on the film seemed to stall, leaving fans wondering about its status—until now.
According to industry insider Jeff Sneider of The Insneider, there are rumors that the previously stalled Burton project may be regaining momentum, especially with Margot Robbie potentially coming on board as both producer and the lead character, the iconic fifty-foot woman. Burton was expected to co-produce the remake alongside Andrew Mittman from 1.21 Pictures and Tommy Harper from Flowervale Street, with Kai Dolbashian serving as an executive producer. Despite initial excitement, Burton hinted at a lack of active projects during a speech at the Marrakech Film Festival, stating, “I have no real projects at the moment.”
Margot Robbie and her production company LuckyChap recently signed a multi-year first-look agreement with Warner Bros., coinciding with Burton’s announcement for the remake of Fifty-Foot Woman. Although she wasn’t part of the project at its inception, her partnership with the studio opens avenues for her involvement. Currently, the movie is on the lookout for a new writer, as Flynn’s busy schedule has hindered her ability to produce subsequent drafts following her promising first attempt.
In addition to the Fifty-Foot Woman project, LuckyChap is also working on an Ocean’s Eleven prequel featuring Ryan Gosling. Robbie is also exploring adaptations of The Sims and Monopoly for the big screen, aiming to capture the same inventive spirit that made her previous film, Barbie, a cultural phenomenon. She expressed her desire to create films that resonate similarly, stating, “We want to make more films that have the effect that Barbie has. Why can’t it be another big, original, bold idea where we get an amazing filmmaker, a big budget to play with, and the trust of a huge conglomerate behind them to go and really play? I want to do that.” Furthermore, Robbie is set to star alongside Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which is being produced through her partnership with Warner Bros. and is scheduled for theatrical release on Valentine’s Day.
