Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid is officially getting a sequel after its box office success. Deadline reports that the project has been in development at studio Lionsgate for months already, and the plan is to start production at some point this year.
The publication states that Sweeney and Michele Morrone are both expected to reprise their roles as troubled Millie Calloway and groundskeeper Enzo Accardi, respectively. Amanda Seyfried hasn’t been confirmed, but has said she’d love to do a cameo (via Variety).
Behind the camera, Paul Feig is confirmed to direct once again, with Rebecca Sonnenshine once more on scripting duties, and Sweeney continuing to executive produce.
“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,” Feig is quoted as saying.
“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.”
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The film has made $133 million worldwide so far on the back of a reported $35 million budget. It’s still showing in many markets, including the UK, and has more international markets to open in across the month.
Critics liked The Housemaid well enough, which received a 73% positive score from 179 reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audiences have taken to it a lot more, however, with a 92% positive audience score from over 2,500 ratings.
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As Feig mentioned, a second book has already been written: 2023’s The Housemaid’s Secret. In fact, there’s three books in the main series plus a short story spin-off: 2024’s The Housemaid is Watching and The Housemaid’s Wedding, respectively.
You can buy the second book by itself here, or buy the collection of the three books together here.
Meanwhile, the short story can be bought here.
The Housemaid is currently still playing in cinemas. The sequel does not currently have a release window.
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