Zach Cregger’s horror movie Weapons has become a box office hit, with its wild success leaving audiences in stitches. The film, which follows a group of characters as they navigate their lives in a small town, features a memorable character named Aunt Gladys played by Amy Madigan. Despite being an R-rated title, Weapons has become the rare horror film to land multiple top Oscar nominations.
The movie’s success is not just due to its dark humor and over-the-top performances, but also because it taps into the public’s fascination with unconventional characters like Aunt Gladys. Warner Bros. and New Line are already discussing a potential prequel exploring the origin story of the strange aunt who suddenly appears in town.
According to sources, Cregger had initially planned to include an entire chapter focused on Gladys’ backstory, but ultimately cut it due to length constraints. Now that Weapons has become a huge success, the studio is eager to expand on this lost chapter and bring it to life as a full-length story.
However, Cregger’s next project is already underway. He was in pre-production for his Resident Evil reboot when Weapons opened, but he didn’t even get to attend its premiere due to being in Prague. The film has performed exceptionally well at the box office, earning over $83 million globally and cementing Cregger’s status as a rising star in Hollywood.
As for what’s next for Cregger, there are rumors of a potential prequel or sequel to Weapons, as well as another original project titled Henchman. With Warner Bros. eager to work with him again and his reps at CAA, Artists First, and Jackoway Austen pushing his interests, it seems likely that one of these projects will be greenlit soon.
Cregger’s recent success is a testament to the power of innovative storytelling and bold performances in the horror genre. As he looks to the future, fans can’t wait to see what other unconventional characters and stories he brings to the big screen.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/weapons-aunt-gladys-prequel-zach-cregger-1236342838