Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried fans (that’s all of us, no?) rejoice, because the actresses are confirmed to be sharing the screen in new thriller, The Housemaid.
For purists of the novel on which it’s based, the casting choice is considered *chef’s kiss*. But, it doesn’t stop there with It Ends With Us star, Brandon Sklenar, also joining as Andrew.
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For th euninitiated, the film is an adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Freida McFadden and will be directed by A Simple Favor’s Paul Feig—a perfect match, given it’s a psychological thriller.
“Part of the fun of the book was imagining the cast while we read it, and Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried are perfect for Millie and Nina – they’re both mysterious, nuanced, and incredibly skilled at becoming characters who don’t reveal everything right away,” Erin Westerman, co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said.
“We’re thrilled to team them with Paul Feig, who we worked with on A Simple Favor and its upcoming sequel and has a proven track record of developing stories with dynamic female leads.”
Scroll on for everything you need to know about The Housemaid’s film adaptation, including the spine-tingling new trailer.
Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester in The Housemaid. Photo Credit: Daniel McFadden/Lionsgate
Watch: The Housemaid Trailer
Finally, the first trailer for the film has dropped and it is thrilling to say the least. Cut to a remix of Sabrina Carpenter’s iconic track, ‘Please, Please, Please’, we see Nina hire Millie to be a live-in nanny for her daughter.
Slowly, Nina appears to spiral and become unhinged, before we see clips of both women bloodied, distraught and even screaming.
Watch the clip below.
Who Is In The Housemaid Cast?
As you may have guessed, Sydney is set to play young housemaid, Millie, while Amanda has been cast in the role of Nina.
It Ends With Us star, Brandon Sklenar, is set to play leading man, Andrew Winchester, while the role of rugged gardener, Enzo has been confirmed, much to readers’ delight, as 365 Days heartthrob, Michele Morrone.
The announcement of Morrone’s casting came via TikTok, showing the actor reading the novel on a sofa with an accompanying fan comment on the screen which reads “I can see Michele Morrone as Enzo”.
What Is The Plot Of The Housemaid?
The Housemaid centres on Millie, a struggling young woman with a dark past, looking to start anew. Her last chance at a fresh start comes in the form of a job as a housemaid for a wealthy, couple—Nina and Andrew Winchester.
First impressions aren’t all that they seem, however, when Millie begins to discover that the family’s secrets are far darker than her own.
For those who haven’t read the book, we won’t give much away, but you can expect shock twists that will have you on the edge of your seat.
The Housemaid Release Date & Where To Watch In Australia
Given the film is being produced by Lionsgate and Hidden Pictures, The Housemaid will premiere in cinemas before landing at one of the streaming services.
In Australia, the film will be released on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2025. While, it’s not quote a festive watch, neither was Die Hard and we all still consider that to be a Christmas classic.
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