Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried will star in the thriller Housemaid. The film is in development directed by Paul Feig, who directed Bridesmaids, Simple serviceand upcoming Simple service continuation. Sweeney recently starred in a horror film. IrreproachableSony Madame Weband romantic comedy Anyone but youSeyfried’s latest projects include a starring role in an Apple TV+ series. Crowded room and Hulu series Dropout.
According to Lionsgate, Sweeney and Feig finalized the deal Housemaid and Seyfried are in the final stages of negotiations. Sweeney will play Millie, a young woman recently hired as a maid and looking for a new beginning. Seyfried plays Nina, who, like her wealthy husband Andrew, has dangerous secrets. Rebecca Sonnenschein is writing the screenplay based on the bestselling novel by Frieda McFadden. Check out comments from Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Erin Westerman below:
Housemaid is a certified phenomenon that has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year, sold millions of copies, and earned a spot on numerous critics’ pick lists. Part of the fun of the book was introducing the cast as we read it, and Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried are perfect for Millie and Nina – they’re both mysterious, subtle and incredibly adept at playing characters who don’t get it all right. away. We’re thrilled to be teaming them up with Paul Feig, who we worked with on Simple service and its upcoming sequel, and has a successful track record of developing stories with dynamic female characters.
What does this mean for a maid?
This could be the hit that launches a franchise
Housemaid this is already a popular novel that has been on New York Times bestseller list for 75 weeks and counting and translated into 40 languages. The addition of Sweeney, who is already one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars, and Seyfried, who is equally adept at dramatic and comedic roles, makes the upcoming film adaptation of the best-selling book even more promising. Feig is also an appropriate choice to direct, given his history of making films with nuanced women at the center of the story.
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If Housemaid is as successful as its potential suggests, its sequels may be followed by additional adaptations, The Maid’s Secret And The maid is watching. For Sweeney, Seyfried and Feig, this could be a major thriller franchise, building on the success of their other projects. Housemaid It has to do well first, but given the audience the books have reached, as well as the star power of Sweeney and Seyfried, the film adaptation should have no problem becoming a box office hit.
Our take on the maid
The choice of casting and direction is impressive
Sweeney and Seyfried are an amazing duo. chosen to lead the film adaptation of McFadden’s best-selling novel. Both have experience in thrillers and will likely thrive under Feig’s precise direction and the intense atmosphere of the book that will be brought to life in the adaptation. Housemaid already has a large audience and could become Sweeney’s biggest hit since. Anyone but youand also became one of Seyfried’s best films. One of the next steps will be the casting of Andrew, the husband of Seyfried’s character.
Source: Lionsgate