Cregger in Talks for Gladys Prequel

Zach Cregger has confirmed a Gladys-focused prequel is in early development and that he has been in talks with Warner Bros./New Line about the project. He says the story predates Weapons' release, that he has the beats worked out, and he is reportedly collaborating with writer Zach Shields; Cregger has denied the prequel is based on the specific excised 'Gladys' chapter from Weapons. Weapons' surprise box-office success (roughly $260–264 million worldwide) and the viral fan response have accelerated studio interest. Amy Madigan, who played Gladys, enjoyed the role but cautioned nothing is official, and Cregger's commitments to other major projects, including a Resident Evil reboot and Flood, mean there is no firm production timeline yet.