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Madigan, Gladys and Weapons

“Weapons' ”secret weapon Amy Madigan is ready to talk about Gladys, those prequel reports, and why we're obsessed (exclusive)
Amy Madigan knows you're obsessed with her. Well, more specifically, obsessed with Aunt Gladys, the red-wigged, lipstick-smeared, top-secret character she plays in Weapons, the R-rated horror-thriller that opened at No. 1 in theaters last weekend to a roaring box-office haul of $43.5 million.
The Secret Weapon of ‘Weapons’: Amy Madigan
The star says her uncanny villain, Aunt Gladys, is actually misunderstood. And her unforgettable appearance? “I just think she looks fab!”
Amy Madigan is bound to win something for playing Aunt Gladys in ‘Weapons’
The Oscars have historically marginalized genres like horror. But critics groups would be smart to champion Madigan's delightfully insane performance in 'Weapons.'
Weapons' Amy Madigan knows she's this year's big Halloween costume
"People better get those red wigs now," the Field Of Dreams veteran jokes. "I know people want those glasses."
Will Amy Madigan return as Gladys in the Weapons prequel? Here’s what the actress said
Weapons was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on August 8, 2025, and met with positive reviews, holding a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Zach Cregger has written and directed this film.
WEAPONS: Warner Bros. Considering A Prequel Focusing On Amy Madigan's Aunt Gladys - SPOILERS
Though the news has been met with a mixed response, Warner Bros. is mulling over the idea of a Weapons prequel that would reveal more of Aunt Gladys'

“Weapons” Star Amy Madigan Calls Fan-Favorite Aunt Gladys Role 'Gratifying' After Decades in Hollywood

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Did you know that the Aunt Gladys actress from Weapons appeared on Grey's Anatomy? Details explored

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Amy Madigan’s Outrageous ‘Weapons’ Performance Demands and Deserves 2026 Oscar Buzz

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The Mystery Star of ‘Weapons’ Talks About Its Most Unforgettable Scene

We won’t spoil it here, but in her first interview about her role in the film, actress Amy Madigan talks about filming her ...
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Weapons Director Explains Aunt Gladys’ Origin in Horror Movie

Zach Cregger recently shared the origin of Amy Madigan's character Aunt Gladys and what she represents. Read on!

40 Years Before 'Weapons,' The Horror Hit's Surprising Villain Joined John Malkovich in This Forgotten Drama

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The Creepy Mystery of Gladys: Weapons’ Unsolved Enigma

In the thrilling horror movie Weapons, the introduction of Gladys, a mysterious and unsettling character, sends shivers down ...

Amy Madigan’s life before Weapons including forgotten Grey's Anatomy role

Weapons director Cregger cast Madigan as Aunt Gladys on their very first meeting. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, ...