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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Weapons director Zach Cregger 'in talks for Aunt Gladys prequel'
Zach Cregger is reportedly in talks for a Weapons prequel. The 44-year-old filmmaker has made waves with his new original horror movie blockbuster, and fans could be looking forward to a spinoff flick focused on Amy Madigan's already iconic Aunt Gladys character. According to The Hollywood Reporter, studios Warner Bros and New Line are in discussions with the writer and director about an origin story for the enigmatic aunt. Sources told the outlet that a chapter focused on Gladys and her backstory was written for the film, but pulled from the script to streamline the story. While there is no timeline or deals in place, it's reported that the "lost chapter" could be turned into its own full length film. Cregger is keeping busy in the meantime, as he's currently starting work on his Resident Evil reboot. Other potential projects in the pipeline include Henchmen, an original story set in the world of Batman. THR has claimed the film - which is yet to be formally pitched to DC Studios - would focus on a low-level henchmen in Gotham who has a sudden rise in the Gotham crime world after taking out the Caped Crusader "through a stroke of luck". Meanwhile, Cregger has also already penned a script for an original sci-fi film called Flood, which he's also keen to make. However, he's made it clear he's open to exploring more stories based in the world of Weapons. He recently told Variety: "Definitely. I've actually … it's funny you asked that. "I can't help it: I have another idea for something in this world that I'm kind of excited about. "I'm not going to do it next, and I probably won't do it after my next movie, but I do have one and I'd like to see it on the screen one day." In Weapons - which stars Julia Garner, June Diane Raphael, Alden Ehrenreich, Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams and Amy Madigan - 17 third-grade students vanish from their homes in the dead of night, triggering a tense mystery told through multiple perspectives that must unravel the sinister force behind their disappearance. Madigan's character Aunt Gladys is ripe for a prequel, given her mysterious and witchy nature - and even Cregger is unsure about who she actually is in the film. He told Vanity Fair magazine: "I don't know the answer, but I love that I don't know the answer. "I don't need to know the answer. I just need to know that it's all possible.' He came up with two possibilities for the witch's origin story, with one being that she was previously a regular person but now uses spells and evil actions to try and heal herself from a life threatening illness. The other idea is her not being a person at all, but instead being an otherworldly creature trying to mimic a human. Cregger added: "I presented Amy with two options of her origin story. I was like, 'You can pick one of these two'. "They're very different options. And was like, 'You don't have to tell me, but it is either this or that.' "I don't know which one she picked.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Weapons' Director Zach Cregger Wrote Unique DC Film That Includes the Joker
After directing the 2022 movie Barbarian, which earned rave reviews, Zach Cregger's encore performance came in the form of the horror/mystery film Weapons. And based on the early returns, it's fair to say that Cregger is on a bit of a heater. With a Resident Evil movie on the horizon with Cregger tabbed to direct, his next focus comes in the form of a script he dubbed as his favorite that he's ever written, as The Hollywood Reporter revealed in its newsletter Heat Vision. Best of all? It's a potential DC Studios movie. Zach Cregger's DC Script Called 'Henchmen' According to the reporter, Cregger wrote the script for Henchmen before Barbarian. The Hollywood Reporter offered details on the reported script, which also could feature several noteworthy characters. "According to sources, Henchmen would center on a low-level henchman in the Gotham crime world who gains notoriety after managing to incapacitate Batman through a stroke of luck," the site wrote. To add to the intrigue, the film would obviously feature Batman, but also has the Joker and Harley Quinn. With James Gunn now the co-CEO of DC Studios and handling the bulk of the plan for the new films/scripts, it'll be interesting to see how Cregger's possible film moves forward. Per the report, Cregger has not pitched the movie to DC, but the company is aware of the interest. Gunn and company have yet to cast a new Batman or Joker actor for its reboot, so the timeline could align well if the company is interested in moving forward with it. Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' Already Proving to Be a Tremendous Hit Although Cregger's latest project officially hit theaters on Friday, Aug. 8, the reviews have been rolling in for roughly a week or so. To put it as bluntly as possible, the feedback on Weapons has been outstanding. After holding a perfect 100 percent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes through the first 30-35 reviews, it's still standing with the elites at 96 percent based on 198 reviews. The lofty praise for Weapons has been echoed by fans as well, with the film currently sitting at 90 percent with more than 500 reviews on the fan-focused Popcornmeter. Cregger is quickly becoming one of the hottest names in the film industry, and now DC fans will have to simply sit back and wait until the time comes for him to pitch his new script to Gunn and company.'Weapons' Director Zach Cregger Wrote Unique DC Film That Includes the Joker first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 8, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zach Cregger's DC Movie Features Key Batman Characters, Gets Plot
Zach Cregger, the director and writer behind Barbarian and Weapons, wrote a script for a DC movie that he hopes to get made, and a new report sheds some light on what it is. What do we know about Zach Cregger's DC movie? While previously rumored to be set around Joker and Harley Quinn, Cregger's movie instead focuses on the lesser-known characters that exist in the world of Gotham City. According to a report in THR's Heat Vision newsletter, Cregger's movie is titled Henchmen, and follows the story of a low-level henchman in Gotham City who incapacitates Batman through a 'stroke of luck.' After this, he begins to gain notoriety in Gotham's crime underworld. The report also mentions that characters like Batman, Joker, and Harley Quinn could all appear 'briefly' in the movie. However, the movie has several notable hurdles to get through before ever being made. Specifically, James Gunn and Peter Safran have not cast any of Batman, Joker, or Harley in the DCU yet. Another hitch is that, according to THR, Gunn and Safran will likely 'be careful' with Batman-related content while Matt Reeves is still crafting his own The Batman universe. In a recent interview with THR, Cregger acknowledged the script, but did note that it wasn't in his plans just yet. Up next for Cregger is his Resident Evil film. Then, he says he has an original sci-fi film that he wants to make, before listing the mysterious DC movie as the project he'd like to tackle after that. 'I have Resident Evil, and then I have a sci-fi movie right after that that's original,' said Zach Cregger. 'And then I have another finished script that I want to do after that. It actually takes place in the DC Universe, but it's a totally original and it's not a superhero movie.' (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) Originally reported by Anthony Nash at SuperHeroHype. The post Zach Cregger's DC Movie Features Key Batman Characters, Gets Plot appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
