74-Year-Old Madigan Captivates Audiences with Breakout Role in 'Weapons'

In a recent interview, veteran actress Madigan, 74, spoke about her surprise pivotal role as Aunt Gladys in the horror movie 'Weapons'. Madigan, who is known for her roles in films like 'Field of Dreams', 'Gone Baby Gone', and 'Uncle Buck', has been receiving positive online reactions to her performance as the primary villain in the film.

Madigan expressed her delight at the gratifying response to her work, stating that it's "really nice" to receive such praise for a role she felt was particularly strong. The actress also discussed her approach to creating the unique character of Aunt Gladys, noting the importance of ensuring the character didn't come across as a stereotypical "spooky" villain.

Madigan, who is married to actor Ed Harris, also revealed that she performed several of her own stunts for the film and worked closely with director Zach Cregger to bring the character to life. While she remained tight-lipped about the specifics of Aunt Gladys' backstory, Madigan expressed her fondness for the character and left the door open for a potential return.

The film 'Weapons', which also stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong, follows a small town after 17 kids from the same elementary school class run out of their homes late one night and disappear. Madigan's Aunt Gladys emerges as a central figure in the unfolding mystery and horror.