US Edition'Weapons' Prequel About Aunt Gladys Confirmed by Director Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger is expanding on a popular cut storyline to develop a prequel centered on Aunt Gladys, following Weapons’ $260 million global success.
- Zach Cregger confirmed he is developing a prequel to his successful horror film "Weapons," centered on the character Aunt Gladys.
- The prequel concept existed before "Weapons" was released, and Warner Bros. has encouraged Cregger to explore Gladys' origins following the film's box office success.
- "Weapons" became a fan-favorite horror, grossing $263 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, with Aunt Gladys praised as a textured villainess.
- Cregger confirmed that the project is genuine and mentioned he has been in discussions with Warner Bros., adding that he had the idea ready even before the film was released.
- The prequel's focus on Gladys may risk lessening mystery but shows Warner Bros. aims to capitalize on the character's popularity amid Cregger's busy upcoming projects.
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While in most cases the idea of making a sequel usually arises some time after the film has been released and has won a great box office recognition, for the director of Weapons—one of the most prominent horror tapes of the summer, along with Final Destination: Blood loops or Warren Record: The Last Rite—the prequel of the monstrous character of Aunt Gladys already occupied a place in his imagination even before the overwhelming premiere of Weap…
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