Box office hit The Housemaid will return for a sequel – with production set to kick off later this year, film company Lionsgate has announced.<\/p>\n
The studio also confirmed that US actress Sydney Sweeney and filmmaker Paul Feig are set to return as producers for the second instalment of the franchise.<\/p>\n
The film was adapted from Freida McFadden’s 2022 bestselling novel and has seen major box-office success since its release last month – grossing 133 million dollars worldwide.<\/p>\n
The sequel, The Housemaid\u2019s Secret, will be based on the second book in McFadden\u2019s bestselling trilogy.<\/p>\n
Sweeney, who rose to fame in HBO hit teen drama Euphoria, stars alongside Mamma Mia! actress Amanda Seyfried in the psychological thriller.<\/p>\n
The film sees her take on the role of Millie Calloway, a young woman trying to escape her past, who is recruited to work as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Skelnar), who have dangerous secrets.<\/p>\n
The new project is under development, and Lionsgate said Sweeney, 28, is set to return as an executive producer, and is being eyed to reprise her role as Millie.<\/p>\n
The studio also said it hopes to see Michelle Morrone return as mysterious Italian groundskeeper Enzo for the sequel.<\/p>\n
US filmmaker Feig said: “It\u2019s been thrilling to see audiences around the world fall in love with The Housemaid and the incredible work of our talented cast and crew.”<\/p>\n
The Primetime Emmy-award winner, 63, is best known for directing films including Another Simple Favour (2025), The Heat (2013) and Bridesmaids (2011).<\/p>\n
It has been confirmed he will return as a producer, and Lionsgate said it is keen for him to also return to the new project as director.<\/p>\n
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said the studio is “beyond excited” to work on the sequel.<\/p>\n
He said: “The Housemaid\u2019s Secret is another wildly thrilling book in Freida\u2019s series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous movie-going experience.”<\/p>\n
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