No one could have predicted the box office success of Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried’s thriller, The Housemaid – with the exception, of course, of fans of the original book.
The story, based on the novel of the same name by Frieda McFadden follows Millie (Sweeney), a woman down on her luck who takes a live-in housekeeping job for a wealthy couple, Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). On the surface, it’s a dream opportunity: a beautiful house, steady income, a fresh start. But very quickly, things feel… off.
What begins as a “rich people behaving badly” story spirals into a dark power play full of unreliable characters, buried trauma, and sharp plot twists that completely flip your understanding of who’s victim and who’s dangerous.
Having already surpassed an eye-watering $133 million globally, Lionsgate have now enthusiastically greenlit a sequel to the film.
The film is expected to follow McFadden’s second book in the trilogy, The Housemaid’s Secret, with Sydney Sweeney reprising her role, per Variety.
“It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world fall in love with The Housemaid and the incredible work of our talented cast and crew,” director Paul Feig said in a statement.
“We’re lucky that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page, and that we get to work with [screenwriter] Rebecca Sonnenshine and Lionsgate to bring this next story to audiences.”
What Is The Housemaid’s Secret About?
Once again centred on Millie Calloway, the story follows her attempt to rebuild her life — an effort complicated by the lingering shadow of her past.
Drawn into a new role within another affluent household, Millie finds herself navigating a familiar landscape of wealth, control and concealed truths.
As psychological tension mounts, McFadden revisits her central themes of power, perception and vulnerability, proving that escape is rarely as simple as walking away.
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