From Freida McFadden’s bestseller to a major film adaptation, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming movie starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Michele Morrone.
It started like most mornings: me, refusing to leave the sanctuary of my bed, scrolling through my feed. And then I saw it—The Housemaid, Freida McFadden’s dark, twisted thriller, is coming to the big screen. Suddenly, getting up felt like a priority. This isn’t just another adaptation. It’s a psychological storm dressed in secrets, lies, and a Hollywood glow-up.
By the Numbers: The Housemaid has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, stayed on the New York Times Bestseller list for months, and dominated BookTok as the go-to thriller for sleepless nights. Readers have debated the ending, spilled theories, and now, the hype is moving to the screen.
The Story: Millie is a woman trying to escape her past, landing a job as a live-in housekeeper for the Winchester family. But this isn’t your typical household. The locks are on the outside of Millie’s room, dinner conversations simmer with unspoken tension, and Nina Winchester—charming, elegant, and utterly unpredictable—is the kind of employer that makes you question everything. As Millie uncovers the truth behind the Winchesters’ picture-perfect life, she learns that survival might come at a deadly price.
Enter Sydney Sweeney: Taking on the role of Millie, Sweeney’s casting promises to bring vulnerability, fire, and just the right amount of edge to the role of the housekeeper-turned-survivor. And it’s safe to say she’s ready to make us all lean closer to the screen.
The Supporting Cast: Amanda Seyfried stars as Nina Winchester, the unpredictable matriarch whose every move hints at buried secrets. Joining her is Michele Morrone as Enzo, the enigmatic groundskeeper whose smoldering charm and layered character are sure to captivate audiences.
Filming begins this January in New Jersey, and with Lionsgate at the helm, *The Housemaid* is slated for a December 2025 release. With Paul Feig directing, expect the tension to unravel with all the precision of a masterful thriller. Let’s just say, Hollywood isn’t holding back, and neither should you. This is the adaptation everyone will be talking about.