Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid Scores Sequel After Box Office Smash
After a surprise box office run, The Housemaid is set for a sequel with Sydney Sweeney and key cast returning. Find out what’s next for Millie and the team behind the hit thriller.
Just under three weeks since The Housemaid landed in cinemas, word’s out that a follow-up is officially in the works. The original, fronted by Sydney Sweeney and based on Freida McFadden’s novel, centres on Millie—a woman with a chequered past who takes a job as a live-in housemaid for a well-off family hiding more than a few skeletons. Amanda Seyfried steps in as her boss, Nina Winchester.
Punters have flocked to see it, with the film raking in $133 million worldwide off a $35 million budget since its December 19 release. While reviews have been a mixed bag, it’s managed to snag a Certified Fresh rating of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, which isn’t too shabby for a thriller of its kind.
Sequel Greenlit After Box Office Success
The next chapter will draw from McFadden’s follow-up book, The Housemaid’s Secret, where Millie finds herself working for a new family. Sweeney is set to reprise her role, and Michele Morrone—who played Enzo, the Winchesters’ groundskeeper—will also be back. Director Paul Feig and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine are returning to steer the ship, with filming tipped to kick off later this year.
Feig shared his excitement, saying,
“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. We’re lucky that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page, and that we get to work with Rebecca Sonnenshine and Lionsgate to bring this next story to audiences.”
What’s Next for Millie and the Team
The Housemaid’s sequel promises to pick up where things left off, with Millie facing fresh challenges in a new household. The creative team is sticking together, which should keep the same vibe that made the first film a hit with locals and international crowds alike.
For those keen to catch up, The Housemaid is still showing in cinemas. If you’re planning your next trip to the flicks, keep an eye on the calendar for more big releases this year, or check out what’s coming up in the world of thrillers.