(Left) Actor/Producer Margot Robbie attends the ‘Barbie’ Press Junket Photograph Name on the 4 Seasons Lodge in Beverly Hills, CA. Photograph by Eric Charbonneau. (Proper) Tim Burton attends the world premiere of Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ on November 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photograph by Jerod Harris/Getty Pictures for Netflix.
Preview:
- Margot Robbie is in early talks for the remake of ‘Assault of the 50ft Girl’.
- Tim Burton is hooked up to direct.
- Warner Bros. is backing the brand new film.
Back in February last year, information broke that Tim Burton was seeking to hit retro vibes once more, placing a remake of 1958’s sci-fi schlockbuster ‘Attack of the 50ft Woman’ into growth.
When the unique story arrived, ‘Gone Girl’s Gillian Flynn was at work on the script, however reporter Jeff Sneider brings word that she’s departed the venture for scheduling causes.
Burton and studio backers Warner Bros. are within the means of discovering a brand new author however they’ve additionally begun discussions with a possible star: Margot Robbie.
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Robbie, who after all has a stable skilled relationship with the studio following the large success of ‘Barbie’, is reportedly in talks to guide the brand new film and produce through her firm LuckyChap.
It’s nonetheless principally residing in rumor territory for now, however we will definitely see a enjoyable model of the story with an enormous Robbie flinging automobiles round.
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What’s the story of ‘Assault of the 50ft Girl’?
1958’s ‘Assault of the 50 Foot Girl.’ Photograph: Allied Artists Photos Company.
The 1958 authentic, written by Mark Hanna and directed by Nathan Hertz, is taken into account extra a pulpy cult basic than a really nice film (although it does boast one of the iconic posters of all time).
Allison Hayes stars as Nancy Archer, a rich however extraordinarily troubled socialite whose issues embrace psychological well being points, a historical past with drink and a philandering husband (Harry, performed by William Hudson) who would fairly spend time along with his digital retail girlfriend than assist his spouse.
One evening, Nancy has an encounter with an odd alien craft and its big occupant, and the incident leaves her rising to monumental measurement. Utilizing her newfound stature, she seeks revenge on her dishonest different half.
Most impressively, the film was made for $88,000. We’d guess a brand new take can have a considerably larger finances.
In 1993, a extra comedic tackle the story was made for television by director Christopher Guest (of ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ and ‘Waiting for Guffman’ fame ), with Daryl Hannah taking part in the principle character.
When will the brand new ‘Assault of the 50ft Girl’ be in theaters?
With the script nonetheless needing contemporary drafts and Robbie nowhere close to formally hooked up but, don’t anticipate a launch date to be forthcoming for some time.
However for those who’re in want of Burton content material, he’s govt producer (and director or a number of episodes) for the brand new season of Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’, which drops this week.
Allison Hayes in 1958’s ‘Assault of the 50 Foot Girl.’ Photograph: Allied Artists Photos Company.