Warner Bros. Greenlights Weapons Prequel Gladys

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have greenlit a prequel to the horror film Weapons, focusing on the origins of the antagonist Aunt Gladys, played by Amy Madigan in the original. Titled Gladys, the project reunites Weapons writer-director Zach Cregger with co-writer Zach Shields, known for his work on the Monsterverse films.

The announcement follows Weapons' strong box office performance, where it earned over $270 million worldwide. Madigan's portrayal of the enigmatic Aunt Gladys, a witch who employs dark magic to manipulate others, garnered critical acclaim and secured her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film also earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award for the role, marking a significant milestone 40 years after her previous Oscar nomination for Twice in a Lifetime.

In Weapons, the story centers on the mysterious disappearance of 17 children from a suburban town, with Aunt Gladys emerging as a key figure tied to the events through her familial connections and supernatural abilities. The prequel will explore her backstory before these incidents, delving into how the character developed her powers and motivations. While details on the plot remain limited,...