October 9th 2024.
Exciting news for fans of the bestselling thriller novel, The Housemaid! Hollywood stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried have been announced as the lead actors for the upcoming adaptation of the book. Written by Frieda McFadden, The Housemaid took the literary world by storm in 2022, quickly rising to the top of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. With its thrilling plot and unexpected twists, the novel has remained on these lists for over a year, and has even sold over 3.6 million copies in English.
Lionsgate, the production company behind the film, has also brought on board director Paul Feig, known for his work on popular movies like A Simple Favour and Bridesmaids. The film will be produced by Hidden Pictures, and will star Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, a young woman on parole who takes on a job as a housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family. Amanda Seyfried will play Nina Winchester, the matriarch of the family, while Andrew Winchester will be played by yet-to-be-announced actor.
The story follows Millie as she becomes entangled in the secrets and lies of the Winchester family, learning that their dark past may be more dangerous than her own. The book's synopsis reads, "Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor. I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day."
The author, Frieda McFadden, took to Instagram to share her excitement about the film's casting, writing, "I can't even express how excited I am to announce that #TheHousemaidMovie is coming soon!!! @Lionsgate has come up with the absolute perfect cast and director, and I am just so grateful! I mean, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Paul Feig... mind blown!!!!" This sentiment was echoed by Lionsgate's chair of Motion Picture Group, Adam Fogelson, who said, "A great filmmaker and a great cast with a great script from a great book is a terrific place to start."
Co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Erin Westerman, also shared her excitement for the casting, calling Amanda and Sydney the "perfect Millie and Nina," adding, "They're both mysterious, nuanced, and incredibly skilled at becoming characters who don't reveal everything right away."
While there is no official release date yet, fans are already buzzing with anticipation for the film. Many have taken to social media to share their excitement about the star-studded cast, with one fan writing, "Love Amanda Seyfried while Sydney Sweeney's great. This will be an awesome pair up, I'm excited!" Another fan shared, "I am so unbelievably seated for this oh my god," while another commented, "I've read the book, and it's good. I love Sydney and Amanda, they will make a great match, I think. Will be seated."
This isn't the first time Sydney Sweeney has taken on a disturbing role, as she recently starred in the 2024 horror film Immaculate, and had a memorable role in season one of HBO's hit drama The White Lotus. As for Amanda Seyfried, she has shown her acting range in countless films, from Mean Girls to Les Miserables to the 2024 comedy horror film I Don't Understand You.
It's safe to say that fans of the book and these talented actors are eagerly awaiting the release of The Housemaid. Stay tuned for more updates on the film's casting and release date. And if you have a celebrity story or insider information, please get in touch with our entertainment team – we'd love to hear from you!
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