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You can’t keep a strong woman down. Amy Madigan has emerged as the standout star of Zach Cregger’s horror sensation, Weapons, captivating audiences and sparking significant Oscar discussions in recent weeks.

Madigan delivers a mesmerizing performance as the witchy villain, providing both thrilling moments and spine-chilling scares. Her portrayal has not only garnered attention from film fans but has also ignited early awards chatter.

While genre performances often face challenges in gaining recognition from the Academy Awards, Madigan’s talent is undeniable. The buzz surrounding her role may even lead to the development of a prequel focused on her character.

Talk of a prequel began shortly after the film’s theatrical release in August. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. and New Line are already in discussions with Cregger about exploring the origin story of Aunt Gladys, the enigmatic character Madigan portrays. The report highlighted the film’s chapter structure, which centers on specific characters, noting that Cregger had originally included a chapter about Gladys that was ultimately cut for length.

Despite initial speculation, Cregger has confirmed in a recent interview with Fangoria that he is indeed working on a prequel centered around Aunt Gladys. “It is real and I’ve been talking to Warner Bros. about it. There’s a story and I’m pretty excited about it. It’s not bullshit,” he stated. He also mentioned that the idea was in the works before the film’s success. “I was ready,” he added. “I had it kind of in my pocket before the movie came out.”

In August, as the prequel discussions gained momentum, The New York Times asked Madigan about the rumors. “You know what? I think it’s really nice to be in a conversation,” she responded. “I’m definitely not poo-pooing it, but because I have been doing this for a long time, things aren’t real till they’re real. Listen, I love Gladys, I love being in Zach’s imagination and being on Zach’s page, but what are people going to talk about in a couple of weeks or in November? It’s great and exciting when people talk about it, but I’m one of those people that kind of takes it with a grain of salt.”

Much will depend on Cregger’s busy schedule. He is currently preparing for his next project, a new Resident Evil film based on the popular video game franchise for Sony. Similar to Weapons, this project also attracted significant interest, with Warner Bros. vying for it before it ultimately landed at Sony. The film is set to hit theaters in September 2026.

While an Oscar nomination for Madigan’s work in this genre film would be an outlier in the awards landscape, it wouldn’t be her first. She received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1986 for her role in Twice in a Lifetime, although she lost to Anjelica Huston for Prizzi’s Honor.

Weapons, a release from Warner Bros., is currently available for streaming on various video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango at Home.

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