Amy Madigan has received her first Golden Globe nomination in 36 years, marking a significant resurgence in her career. The recognition comes shortly after her win for Best Supporting Actress at the New York Film Critics Circle awards, along with nominations from the Critics Choice Awards and other regional groups. Madigan’s performance in the film Weapons has placed her back in the spotlight, much to the delight of her fans, especially those hoping for a prequel featuring her beloved character, Aunt Gladys.
Madigan’s Cautious Optimism
When asked about the potential prequel, which writer-director Zach Cregger has hinted at, Madigan remains cautiously optimistic. “Zach has a map of what he would like to do. But as we know about this business — until it’s real, it’s not real,” she explained. “It would be such a blast, and it would be really great if we could revisit her in some way. I’m excited about that possibility.”
Cregger recently expressed that the idea of Madigan reprising her role brought him joy, but Madigan emphasizes the complexities involved in film production. “We’ll see if people agree with that,” she said with a laugh. “So much business is involved in that, which I’m not involved in, so we’ll all just have to wait and see.” With the impending sale of Warner Bros., the studio behind Weapons, to Netflix, the future of such projects remains uncertain.
Acknowledgment and Reflection
Madigan has ventured onto the awards circuit for Weapons, though she admits to feeling overwhelmed by the attention. “More social media is involved and all that kind of stuff, so it seems like there’s a larger pool of things to do, but it’s still exciting — I’m still very happy about it,” she stated regarding her Golden Globe nomination. She won the Golden Globe in 1990 for her role in the telefilm Roe vs. Wade, marking her last nomination until now.
Reflecting on her return to the awards scene, Madigan finds herself processing the significance of being recognized decades later. The support from fellow actors, including Sarah Paulson, has been particularly meaningful to her. “That’s been the most gratifying, and Sarah reached out right off the bat and she said, ‘I’d like to do something,’” she noted. “I really appreciate it because it’s a difficult job to get yourself out there.”
As for her most surreal moment during this awards season, Madigan humorously remarked, “Getting up this early.” Her blend of gratitude and humility continues to resonate as she navigates this exciting chapter in her career.
