Overview

• Tim Burton is confirmed to direct the reimagining of the 1958 cult sci-fi horror film Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman for Warner Bros.
• Margot Robbie is negotiating a deal to produce the project through LuckyChap and could lead the cast if the agreement closes and the screenplay aligns with her vision.
• “Gone Girl” author Gillian Flynn delivered the initial draft but has left the project, prompting producers to launch a search for fresh writing talent.
• Robbie’s potential involvement builds on Warner Bros.’ multi-year first-look deal with LuckyChap following the blockbuster success of Barbie.
• The remake intends to update the story of a wealthy heiress turned giant in a California desert town to reflect modern themes of empowerment and revenge.