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Amy Madigan Earns First Golden Globe Nomination in 36 Years for Weapons

Her acclaimed Aunt Gladys turn has revived talk of a prequel that remains unconfirmed given pending studio decisions.

Overview

  • The Weapons actress added a Golden Globe supporting nod after winning the New York Film Critics Circle prize and collecting further critics' nominations.
  • Writer-director Zach Cregger has a "map" for an Aunt Gladys prequel, yet no deal is in place and any development could be affected by Warner Bros.' planned sale to Netflix.
  • Madigan, 75, frames the moment as proof that substantial roles for older women resonate with audiences and the industry.
  • She says she is keeping expectations in check and plans a low-key celebration with her husband, Ed Harris.
  • Aunt Gladys has become a pop-culture fixture with viral memes and costumes since the film’s summer release, and the Globes will air Jan. 11 on CBS and Paramount+ hosted by Nikki Glaser.