Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Amy Madigan Discusses 'Weapons' Role and Prequel
Actress Amy Madigan, who plays the mysterious Aunt Gladys in the movie 'Weapons,' is keeping the character's secrets under wraps.
She won't say where Aunt Gladys came from, leaving it a puzzle for the audience to figure out.
The director of 'Weapons' gave Madigan a couple of ideas about how the character could have started, but she won't reveal which one she chose.
There might be a prequel movie in the works, but Madigan says nothing is certain until it's officially happening, though she's open to the possibility of returning to the role of Aunt Gladys.
Amy Madigan, who plays Aunt Gladys in the upcoming film 'Weapons,' has discussed her role.
Madigan is unsure of the origin of her character, leaving it up to viewers to interpret.
Writer/director Zach Cregger presented Madigan with two potential origin stories for Gladys.
New Line is in early talks for a 'Weapons' prequel.
Madigan expressed openness to reprising her role in a potential prequel.
- Who
- Amy Madigan, the actress playing Aunt Gladys in 'Weapons,' and writer/director Zach Cregger.
- What
- Amy Madigan discussed her role as Aunt Gladys in the movie 'Weapons' and the character's potential origins.
- When
- The discussion occurred recently.
- Where
- The discussion did not specify a location.
- Why
- To discuss the character's origins and potential for a prequel.
- Movie Title
- Weapons
- Actress Playing Aunt Gladys
- Amy Madigan
- Director
- Zach Cregger
- Prequel
- In early talks
- Origin Story Options
- Regular person practicing magic OR non-human entity