The creative duo behind one of the biggest animated surprises in recent memory is stepping into giant territory — literally. Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, best known for co-writing the global Netflix phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters, have been tapped by Warner Bros. Pictures to write the screenplay for Tim Burton’s reimagining of the cult 1958 sci-fi classic Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman.
Burton is attached to direct the project and will also produce alongside Andrew Mittman and Tommy Harper, setting up a reboot that blends vintage B-movie chaos with a modern creative edge.
A Cult Classic Gets a Modern, Sharp Rewrite
Originally released in 1958, Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman told the story of a wealthy heiress whose life spirals after she transforms into a towering giantess — and takes revenge on her unfaithful husband and those who wronged her. Equal parts camp, sci-fi, and social commentary, the film has remained a cult favorite for decades.
Warner Bros. has been quietly developing a remake since 2024, with Gillian Flynn previously attached as the screenwriter. The decision to bring in Jimenez and McMechan signals a tonal shift — one that leans into character, dark humor, and a sharper, more contemporary perspective.
The duo didn’t shy away from the film’s central hook, joking in a statement that they’re “obsessed with the idea of a fifty-foot woman wreaking havoc because a man did her dirty,” adding that they suspect plenty of audiences will relate.
LuckyChap Joins the Project
Backing the reboot is LuckyChap, the banner led by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara. The company has earned a reputation for championing female-driven, genre-bending stories — making it a natural fit for this project.
Kai Dolbashian is serving as executive producer, while Morgan Begg is overseeing development for LuckyChap.
Why Jimenez and McMechan Are in Demand
Jimenez and McMechan’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. They were just 24 when they co-wrote KPop Demon Hunters, a Sony Pictures Animation film that exploded into the global conversation after its Netflix debut.
Since then, the film has:
- Become Netflix’s most-watched film of all time
- Dominated global music charts with its soundtrack
- Earned three Golden Globe nominations
- Scored 10 Annie Award nominations
- Picked up five Grammy nominations
- Won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards
- Been named Time magazine’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
While much of the spotlight landed on the film’s voice cast and music, the writing duo quietly emerged as two of Hollywood’s most exciting new storytellers.
From Sundance to the Big Leagues
The pair met while attending university and bonded over comedy and a shared fascination with the messy, complicated sides of womanhood. Their early momentum came when a script landed them a spot in the Sundance Feature Lab, where screenwriter Nicole Perlman noticed their work and connected them with KPop Demon Hunters co-writer and co-director Maggie Kang.
That connection changed everything.
What They’re Working on Next
Beyond Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman, Jimenez and McMechan are quickly stacking an impressive slate:
- An original series titled A Really Bad Person, with Legendary producing
- An original queer western feature
- Previous development work on a Lord Farquaad feature for DreamWorks Animation
- A Cheech & Chong biopic for Hidden Pictures, run by Todd Lieberman
On the TV side, they’re writers and co-producers on Brothers, an upcoming Apple TV+ series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, produced by Skydance. They’re also part of the writing team for the Ren & Stimpy reboot at Comedy Central and Paramount+.
Final Words
Tim Burton revisiting a campy sci-fi classic with the writers of KPop Demon Hunters feels like inspired chaos — the good kind. With Jimenez and McMechan’s sharp, modern voice and Burton’s signature gothic imagination, Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman has the potential to become more than just a remake. It could be a bold, biting reinvention that speaks directly to contemporary audiences while honoring its B-movie roots.
If this pairing clicks the way it looks on paper, Warner Bros. may be sitting on one of its most talked-about reboots in years.
