Production on a film based on the second novel in Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid trilogy, The Housemaid’s Secret, is moving forward. Lionsgate confirmed the sequel will go into production this year, with Sydney Sweeney expected to return as Millie. Sweeney will also be involved as an executive producer.
“It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly—and audibly—to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next,” stated Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson. “We believed in these stories from the very beginning, and we are beyond excited to bring the next chapter of Millie’s story to life on-screen in collaboration with our outstanding creative partners Todd, Paul, Laura, Carly, Alex, and Sydney. The Housemaid’s Secret is another wildly thrilling book in Freida’s series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous moviegoing experience.”
The Housemaid opened in theaters on December 19, 2025, and grossed $75 million domestically in its first 17 days in theaters. It currently sits at 73% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
McFadden’s The Housemaid books have sold more than 12 million copies. Rebecca Sonnenshine is on board to adapt the sequel after adapting the first book of the series. Paul Feig is expected to direct and will produce along with Laura Fischer. In addition to Sweeney, executive producers include author McFadden, Carly Elter, and Alex Young.
“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,” said director Feig.
The original film plunged audiences into a “twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous—a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.”
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