“Surprising” new thriller The Housemaid that “must be seen to be believed” gets first look

Fresh images are out now for an upcoming thriller featuring actresses Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, which promises to be surprising.

The film, titled ‘The Housemaid,’ is adapted from the top-selling novel penned by Freida McFadden, and features Sweeney portraying Millie, a character seeking to rebuild her life following challenging times in her past.

In the story, she secures employment as a live-in housekeeper for the affluent Winchester family. She subsequently relocates to reside with Nina Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar’s character from “It Ends With Us.

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Yet, events start to become perilous as the movie’s tagline hints at a captivating web of secrets, scandals, and power dynamics unfolding in private settings.

Under the direction of Paul Feig, who previously worked on ‘A Simple Favor’, the film features Michele Morrone portraying Enzo, the caretaker, and Elizabeth Perkins playing the challenging role of Andrew’s mom.

Through People, Feig described the movie’s script, written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, as a “loyal adaptation” of the book. However, he disclosed that it contained “plenty of unexpected twists and turns” throughout its development.

“And no, I’m not teasing any of the surprises,” he added. “They must be seen to be believed.”

Millie, as described by Feig, is someone who captures our attention instantly upon entering a world of wealth and high expectations that seems alien to her. On the other hand, Nina is depicted as an embodiment of unforeseen changes and dramatic contrasts.

While discussing her character, Sweeney expressed that Millie is a role she truly enjoys portraying. She described Millie as a character who is intricate, powerful, and harbors a secret or two.

As a gaming enthusiast diving into a new RPG, I’ve got some exciting news! The movie “The Housemaid” will be hitting UK theaters on December 26th, and let me tell you, it’s going to be just like stepping into an epic adventure. Just like the book, it delivers all the thrilling secrets, nail-biting tension, and mind-bending twists that fans crave. I can hardly wait for everyone to dive in and experience this captivating journey for themselves!

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2025-09-11 23:49