Archive · 7 Jan 2026
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'
- When
- Production to start later in 2026
- Where
- Not specified
- 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.
- 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
