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Tim Burton's 50 Foot Woman Remake Stars Margot Robbie

1/11/2026

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Burton Remakes Classic

Tim Burton is developing a remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman with Margot Robbie set to star and produce.
Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan will rewrite the screenplay, replacing Gillian Flynn, who will not return due to other commitments.
The writers modernize the story with a female-centric narrative, and the project reunites Burton with Robbie after Barbie.

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Burton Revives Revenge

Tim Burton develops remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan as screenwriters.
The project aims to modernize the story and center revenge against her abusive husband.
Warner Bros. backs the project, with Burton producing alongside Andrew Mittman and Tommy Harper, and Margot Robbie's LuckyChap is involved.
The 1958 film featured a wealthy heiress who becomes a giantess, and 1993 HBO version was attempted.

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Historical Context

The 1958 film "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman," directed by Nathan H. Juran, emerged during a period of shifting gender roles in post-war America, reflecting societal anxieties. Its portrayal of a giantess symbolizes female empowerment, a theme that resonates in Tim Burton's upcoming remake, which aims to address domestic violence and emphasize women's agency, marking a significant evolution in cinematic narratives surrounding female characters.

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Burton Remakes Classic

Tim Burton is developing a remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman with Margot Robbie set to star and produce.
Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan will rewrite the screenplay, replacing Gillian Flynn, who will not return due to other commitments.
The writers modernize the story with a female-centric narrative, and the project reunites Burton with Robbie after Barbie.

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