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Amy Madigan’s ‘Weapons’ Transformation Wins Awards and Stirs Talk of an Aunt Gladys Prequel

Madigan credits meticulous prosthetics for the role’s breakout, citing family support during her awards run.

Overview

  • Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress at both the Critics Choice Awards and the New York Film Critics Circle Awards for her turn as Aunt Gladys.
  • She is also nominated for a Golden Globe, marking a late-career surge tied to her fan-favorite performance in Zach Cregger’s horror film.
  • Madigan said there have been discussions about a potential prequel exploring Aunt Gladys’s origins, emphasizing that nothing has been confirmed.
  • She detailed using extensive prosthetics and dramatic makeup, supported by hair, special effects, costume, and wigs teams to build the character.
  • Madigan told PEOPLE that husband Ed Harris “loved” the transformation and that her family’s encouragement has sustained her during the season.