(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 Lady’.
- Tim Burton is hooked up to direct.
- Warner Bros. is backing the brand new film.
Again in February final 12 months, information broke that Tim Burton was seeking to hit retro vibes once more, placing a remake of 1958’s sci-fi schlockbuster ‘Assault of the 50ft Lady’ into growth.
When the unique story arrived, ‘Gone Woman’s Gillian Flynn was at work on the script, however reporter Jeff Sneider brings phrase that she’s departed the undertaking 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 massive success of ‘Barbie’, is reportedly in talks to guide the brand new film and produce by way of her firm LuckyChap.
It’s nonetheless largely dwelling in rumor territory for now, however we are able to definitely see a enjoyable model of the story with an enormous Robbie flinging vehicles round.
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What’s the story of ‘Assault of the 50ft Lady’?
1958’s ‘Assault of the 50 Foot Lady.’ 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 traditional than a very nice film (although it does boast some 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 relatively spend time together with his newest girlfriend than assist his spouse.
One night time, Nancy has an encounter with an odd alien craft and its large occupant, and the incident leaves her rising to huge 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 could have a considerably larger funds.
In 1993, a extra comedic tackle the story was made for tv by director Christopher Visitor (of ‘This Is Spinal Faucet’ and ‘Ready for Guffman’ fame ), with Daryl Hannah taking part in the principle character.
When will the brand new ‘Assault of the 50ft Lady’ be in theaters?
With the script nonetheless needing recent drafts and Robbie nowhere close to formally hooked up but, don’t count on a launch date to be forthcoming for some time.
However in case you’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 Lady.’ Photograph: Allied Artists Photos Company.