Amy Madigan Talks Aunt Gladys in 'Weapons', Oscar Buzz, Malibu Fires, & 'Rebuilding'

- **Gladys**: Talk to Alex's father about the situation.

This interview with Amy Madigan focuses on her acclaimed performance as Aunt Gladys in the horror film "Weapon." **Madigan discusses her transformative role, the film's surprising success and cultural impact (including Halloween costumes), and the potential for a prequel.** The conversation also touches on her extensive career, including past roles and her early musical aspirations, and her personal experience with rebuilding after a wildfire.

Here are the key insights and takeaways from the interview: 1.

The interview begins with an introduction to Amy Madigan, highlighting her extensive career of nearly 50 years in the entertainment industry.

**Interviewer:** Welcome to the actor's side, and what an actor I've got for you.

> "I will tell you, only one of these people was even born when you were nominated for your Oscar." > > **— SPEAKER_01** • *01:01:51* > "As I was talking to somebody, they reminded me, oh, you know, that was 40 years ago.

* **Zach** - *mentioned in the context of a directorial decision for the film "Weapons" to keep the actor's role under wraps and his belief that it's a summer movie.* * **Gladys** - *the character played by Amy Madigan in the film "Weapons." Her appearance and performance are widely discussed.* * **Alex's father** - *mentioned as being very ill but willing to meet and clear things up.* * **Marcus** - *asked to get a glass/bowl for SPEAKER_02.* * **Terry** - *asked to get alcohol and a first-aid kit.* * **Amy Madigan** - *the interviewee, an actress with a long career, discussing her role as Aunt Gladys in "Weapons" and other past and current projects.* * **Jacob Elordi** - *mentioned as one of the individuals being honored at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.* * **Chase Infinity** - *mentioned as one of the individuals being honored at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.* * **Wagner Mora** - *mentioned as one of the individuals being honored at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and that he was young when Amy Madigan was nominated for an Oscar.* * **Renata Reinsvie** - *mentioned as one of the individuals being honored at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.* * **Sidney Sweeney** - *mentioned as one of the individuals being honored at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.* * **Atayana Taylor** - *mentioned as one of the individuals being honored at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.* * **Jeremy Allen White** - *mentioned as one of the individuals being honored at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.* * **Pete** - *mentioned in the context of Wagner Mora's age relative to Amy Madigan's Oscar nomination.* * **Glenn Close** - *mentioned as a guess by the interviewer about who was playing Aunt Gladys.* * **John Candy** - *mentioned in the context of watching "Uncle Buck" on his birthday.* * **Gabby Hoffman** - *mentioned as having been in "Uncle Buck" and "Field of Dreams" as a child, and that Amy Madigan would like to work with her now.* * **Kevin Costner** - *mentioned as playing Amy Madigan's husband in "Field of Dreams."* * **Gene Hackman** - *mentioned as being in "Twice in a Lifetime" and potentially having a birthday that prompted watching the movie.* * **Brian Dennehy** - *mentioned as being in the cast of "Twice in a Lifetime."* * **Ellen Burstyn** - *mentioned as being in the cast of "Twice in a Lifetime."* * **Anne Margaret** - *mentioned as being in the cast of "Twice in a Lifetime."* * **Stephen Lang** - *mentioned as having one of his first roles in "Twice in a Lifetime."* * **Ed Harris** - *Amy Madigan's husband, also an actor.