Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Margot Robbie Talks About a Giant Role: Could She Be the New Fifty Foot Woman?

Barbie icon Margot Robbie is in talks to star in Tim Burton 's Attack Of The Fifty Foot Woman remake

MARGOT ROBBIE'S REMAKE RUMBLE: TALKS TO STAR IN TIM BURTON'S "ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN" REHASH

The Hollywood A-lister is back in the spotlight, and this time she's got her eyes on a retro sci-fi horror classic! Margot Robbie, 35, is reportedly in talks to star in Tim Burton's upcoming remake of "Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman," which has left fans buzzing with excitement.

According to sources close to the project, Margot would not only be taking on the lead role but also producing the film through her LuckyChap production company. This isn't the first time she's dabbled in producing; she'll soon be lending her expertise to an "Ocean's" prequel, which will star her and Ryan Gosling as parents of Danny (George Clooney) and Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock).

The 35-year-old actress is being considered for the lead role in the 66-year-old filmmaker's upcoming movie for Warner Bros

But back to Tim Burton's project - the original 1958 film follows a wealthy heiress who grows into a giant after an alien encounter and goes on to exact revenge on her cheating husband. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? Burton, 66, will be directing and producing this remake with Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn writing the script (or at least, she was until she dropped out due to other commitments).

The story takes a dramatic turn when Variety reveals that Flynn exited the project after penning a first draft of the screenplay. The producing team is now on the hunt for a new writer, but Margot's involvement would depend entirely on the final product.

MARGOT'S PARTAYING PROBLEMS

She starred in huge hit Barbie alongside Ryan Gosling in 2023

Meanwhile, Margot was spotted living her best life at Wayne Lineker's O Beach club in Ibiza, sipping shots with co-owner Tony Truman's daughter Kiki and looking like a total boss. We're talking aviator sunglasses, red and gold patterned headscarf - the whole shebang!

Tony gushed about the encounter, sharing a snap of the trio beaming together and writing: "When your daughter casually introduces you to a Hollywood A-lister @margotrobbieofficial... They both reacquainted there love of doing shots together."

Wayne Lineker, brother of footballer Gary Lineker, reshared the photo on his Instagram Story with an eye-roll emoji, but we're pretty sure he was just jealous.

It was revealed last year that Burton (seen) would direct and produce the remake, with Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn writing the script

IS MARGOT READY FOR HER CLOSE-UP?

Margot's got a lot on her plate right now - from producing and starring in multiple projects to living it up in Ibiza. But is she ready for the challenge that comes with remaking a sci-fi horror classic?

We'll have to wait and see, but one thing's for sure: Margot Robbie is always up for a good time!

Meanwhile, Margot is set to produce the Ocean's prequel through her LuckyChap Entertainment banner and will also star in the movie alongside her Barbie cast mate Ryan Gosling

WHAT'S THE TEA ON TIM BURTON'S "ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN"?

  • Tim Burton will be directing and producing the remake
  • Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn was originally set to write the script but dropped out due to other commitments
  • The film is being produced by Andrew Mittman, Tommy Harper, and Kai Dolbashian with Margot's LuckyChap Entertainment banner also on board
  • Margot Robbie is reportedly in talks for the lead role
  • The original 1958 film follows a wealthy heiress who grows into a giant after an alien encounter and seeks revenge on her cheating husband

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!