Lionsgate has officially greenlit a sequel to The Housemaid, based on Freida McFadden's second novel in the series, The Housemaid's Secret. The announcement follows the first film's strong box office performance since its December release.
The original thriller, starring Sydney Sweeney as ex-convict Millie Calloway, grossed over $75 million domestically in its first 17 days and $133 million worldwide. Its plot followed Millie uncovering dark secrets while working for Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar).
Sweeney will reprise her role as Millie, with Michele Morrone returning as groundskeeper Enzo. Director Paul Feig will helm the sequel, with Rebecca Sonnenshine writing the script and McFadden serving as executive producer.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson said: 'It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly ... and want to know what happens next.' Feig added: 'We're lucky that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page.'
Amanda Seyfried, whose character Nina does not appear in the second novel, teased a possible cameo. She told Variety: 'I almost guarantee that I'm gonna be some small cameo in it.' The second book sees Millie taking a new cleaning job for wealthy businessman Douglas Garrick and his wife Wendy, a plot point already hinted at in the first film's ending.
