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Backstage at the Academy Awards, Amy Madigan discussed the upcoming origin movie for her iconic character, Aunt Gladys, from the TV series *Weapons*. She noted that while the project has been talked about, the filmmaking industry’s timeline means nothing is certain until it’s confirmed. Writer-director Zack Cregger has been vocal about the project’s reality, stating, 'It's not a rumor — we're negotiating now.' The deal is progressing, and Cregger has a developed prequel script that diverges from the original *Weapons* series, offering a new chapter in Gladys’s life. He mentioned that a standalone chapter about Gladys was originally cut from *Weapons*, leaving room for a potential spin-off where Madigan could reprise her role. Additionally, writer Zach Shields is confirmed to co-write the script, making it a 'Zachs only' project. Cregger emphasized the story’s potential for surprising revelations about Gladys, though he acknowledged that some mysteries might remain.