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Sydney Sweeney Returns for 'The Housemaid' Sequel
Sydney Sweeney is coming back to play Millie in a new movie called 'The Housemaid’s Secret'.
This is a sequel to the popular thriller 'The Housemaid', which made a lot of money at the box office.
The new movie will be directed by Paul Feig and is based on a book by Freida McFadden.
The original movie was about a young woman named Millie who discovers secrets and danger while working as a housemaid for a wealthy family.
The sequel will continue Millie’s story and is expected to start filming later this year.
Many people are excited to see what happens next in Millie’s adventures.
Lionsgate is developing 'The Housemaid’s Secret', a sequel to the hit thriller 'The Housemaid' starring Sydney Sweeney.
The original film earned $133 million worldwide in just two-and-a-half weeks, making it one of the most successful thrillers of early 2026.
Paul Feig will return to direct the sequel, with Sydney Sweeney reprising her role as Millie and Michele Morrone returning as Enzo.
The sequel is based on the second novel in Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy and is set to begin production later in 2026.
The original film's success has led to strong audience demand for a sequel, with social media reactions playing a significant role.
- Who
- Sydney Sweeney, Paul Feig, Michele Morrone, Lionsgate
- What
- Development of 'The Housemaid’s Secret', a sequel to 'The Housemaid'
- Where
- Not specified
- When
- Production to start later in 2026
- Why
- Due to the success of the original film and audience demand
Pro-Sequel
Neutral
Audience Demand
Pro-Sequel
Audiences have shown strong interest and demand for a sequel through social media and box office success.
Neutral
The success of the original film has led to the development of a sequel.
Key facts
- Sequel Title
- The Housemaid’s Secret
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Lead Actor
- Sydney Sweeney
- Original Film Earnings
- $133 million worldwide
- Production Start
- Later in 2026
- Screenwriter
- Rebecca Sonnenshine
- Source Material
- Freida McFadden’s novel
- Supporting Actor
- Michele Morrone
Quotes
Adam Fogelson
Chair of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group
“It’s clear from both the global box office and the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly and audibly to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next.”
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“We believed in these stories from the very beginning, and we are beyond excited to bring the next chapter of Millie’s story to life on screen. The Housemaid’s Secret is another wildly thrilling book in Freida’s series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing moviegoing experience.”
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Paul Feig
Director of The Housemaid’s Secret
“It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world fall in love with The Housemaid and the incredible work of our cast and crew. We’re fortunate that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page, and that we get to bring this next story to audiences.”
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