Amy Madigan's breakout role in the horror film 'Weapons' has cemented her status as a scene-stealing sensation, thanks in part to her grueling final scene that required hours of running – but she wasn't doing all the physical work herself.
Madigan recounted the scene with director Zach Cregger in an Entertainment Weekly interview, revealing that while she may have been frantically running for the camera, it was actually a stunt double who performed the actual tackling sequence. However, Madigan had to put in the time and effort to physically build up her endurance to make the scene believable.
"I'm definitely running," Madigan told Cregger about the scene, which depicts Aunt Gladys making a desperate bid for escape from the possessed children she's bewitched. "So all of that, just revving it up that the payoff, I thought was great." The scene's graphic conclusion has sparked mixed reactions from audiences, with some finding it funny and others appreciating its unflinching portrayal of justice being served.
Despite the character's dark nature, Madigan has expressed delight in how audiences have interpreted Aunt Gladys, citing the fun in seeing various theories emerge about her backstory. One fan theory even drew a connection to Elvis Presley's mother, who also bore the name Gladys – and Madigan neither confirmed nor denied the notion.
Madigan's performance as Aunt Gladys has earned her Oscar buzz, and it's clear that her physical commitment to the role was key in making the character feel like a fully realized presence on screen.
Madigan recounted the scene with director Zach Cregger in an Entertainment Weekly interview, revealing that while she may have been frantically running for the camera, it was actually a stunt double who performed the actual tackling sequence. However, Madigan had to put in the time and effort to physically build up her endurance to make the scene believable.
"I'm definitely running," Madigan told Cregger about the scene, which depicts Aunt Gladys making a desperate bid for escape from the possessed children she's bewitched. "So all of that, just revving it up that the payoff, I thought was great." The scene's graphic conclusion has sparked mixed reactions from audiences, with some finding it funny and others appreciating its unflinching portrayal of justice being served.
Despite the character's dark nature, Madigan has expressed delight in how audiences have interpreted Aunt Gladys, citing the fun in seeing various theories emerge about her backstory. One fan theory even drew a connection to Elvis Presley's mother, who also bore the name Gladys – and Madigan neither confirmed nor denied the notion.
Madigan's performance as Aunt Gladys has earned her Oscar buzz, and it's clear that her physical commitment to the role was key in making the character feel like a fully realized presence on screen.
I'm loving Amy Madigan's breakout role in 'Weapons'! She totally nailed playing Aunt Gladys, who's basically just a crazy lady with a dark past 
. What I love most about this film is how it tackles some heavy themes without shying away from the gross stuff. And can we talk about that final scene? Like, Amy Madigan may not have done all the actual running, but she totally put in the work to make it believable 
. Her dedication to the role really paid off – I mean, who else would voluntarily be subjected to hours of intense physical training just for a movie? 
It's no wonder she's getting Oscar buzz! And those fan theories about her backstory? So entertaining! 
It's awesome that she got to be a part of something that sparked some interesting theories about her backstory. That Elvis connection tho? 
i love how fans are getting into this character tho, that fan theory about elvis's mom is wild 
! I think what really gets me is how much she must have put into physically building up her endurance for that scene... like, hours of running? That's dedication 
! But you know what's even cooler? The way audiences are interpreting the character's backstory and theories - it's like Madigan's performance has sparked this whole fascinating conversation about Aunt Gladys's motivations and emotions. And yeah, I can see why some people would find that final scene funny, but also super intense 
. All in all, Madigan's Oscar buzz is well-deserved - she's absolutely brought this character to life! 
. Madigan's got talent pouring out of every pore, and it's awesome to see her getting recognition for her hard work 
. And can we talk about how entertaining it is to see fans come up with wild theories about Aunt Gladys' backstory? Like, I loved reading through all the different interpretations – some crazy, some genius 
! #AmyMadigan #AuntGladys #OscarBuzz #HorrorMovieLegend
. Her physical commitment to the role really makes Aunt Gladys feel like a fully realized character on screen, and I'm excited to see what else she does next 
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She totally brings life (and madness) to Aunt Gladys, and that final scene is EVERYTHING 
I love how she puts in all the hard work to make it look like she's doing all the physical stunts herself... btw, that stunt double must've been on point too 
. I also love how she's enjoying all the theories people are coming up with about Aunt Gladys's backstory 
I was on the edge of my seat thinking she was doing all the running herself, but nope! It was a stunt double who actually got tackled 
. Still, Madigan's dedication to getting into shape for the role is so admirable - that girl puts in WORK 
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. Madigan seems so down-to-earth about it too, just enjoying the fun of seeing people's interpretations 
. It's amazing how physical commitment can make or break a role - she totally nailed it (literally!) 
. That fan theory about Elvis's mom tho? Mind blown 
! And yeah, I can see why some people would find the graphic conclusion funny – it's definitely a bold move. But I'm loving the fact that fans are getting creative with theories about Aunt Gladys' backstory 
. By the way, did you know that the average horror movie scene has around 10-15 jump scares? This one is definitely making the list 
! Anyway, Oscar buzz is totally justified – Amy Madigan's performance is absolutely ICONIC 
. The film's got a solid 78% Rotten Tomatoes score, and critics are raving about her portrayal... but what do you guys think?