The movie ‘Weapons’, directed by Zach Cregger, has become one of the most notable releases in the horror genre in recent years, causing unprecedented excitement at the box office. One of the most memorable characters in the film is Gladys, played by actress Amy Madigan, whose peculiar aesthetic, which includes bright orange hair, poorly painted lips, and large glasses, has captured the audience’s attention.
Forcing the machine
The interest in Gladys has transcended beyond her appearance, and following the success of ‘Weapons’, it was revealed that Warner Bros. and New Line are in talks to develop a prequel centered around this intriguing character. This initiative is based on a lost chapter that Cregger had originally written for the film, but which did not make it into the final cut due to timing issues.
Although the possibility of this prequel sounds exciting, no definitive agreements have been reached yet, nor has a clear schedule been established for its production. It is known that the director is already immersed in the preproduction of a new installment of ‘Resident Evil’, scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, which could delay the development of the ‘Weapons’ prequel.
The growing popularity of the ‘Weapons’ universe marks a milestone in Zach Cregger’s career, who has proven to be an innovative director within the horror genre of his generation. In addition to the prequel to Gladys, Cregger has other projects in the works, such as the movie ‘Henchman’, which could be of interest to DC Studios, and a science fiction script titled ‘Flood’. The audience’s response to ‘Weapons’ indicates that Cregger’s next steps will be closely watched.