Sydney Sweeney is booked and busy. From Euphoria season three to Christy, she’s stretching her acting chops — and appearing in much-discussed jeans campaigns. But one role stood out for Sweeney in 2025: The Housemaid.
Adapted from Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel, the thriller stars Sydney as Millie Calloway, alongside Amanda Seyfried (Nina Winchester), Brandon Sklenar (Andrew Winchester), and Michele Morrone (Enzo Accardi).
Released in late December, the film was a massive hit, grossing nearly $400 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. It smashed expectations, broke Sydney’s streak of box office misfires, and became her highest-grossing starring role, surpassing Anyone But You. For director Paul Feig, it’s even bigger than Bridesmaids — and who isn’t obsessed with that movie?
In a surprise twist, the sequel is already in development, and it’s coming much sooner than fans might expect. Here’s everything we know about The Housemaid’s Secret, including a confirmed release date.
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What is The Housemaid’s Secret about?
The sequel will adapt the second book in McFadden’s series, which is also titled The Housemaid’s Secret.
The book synopsis reads, “It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It’s almost perfect. But I still haven’t met Mrs Garrick or seen inside the guest bedroom. I’m sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I’m doing laundry. And one day I can’t help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything…”
Who will be in The Housemaid’s Secret?
Sweeney will reprise her role as Millie in The Housemaid’s Secret, while Michele Morrone also returns as Enzo, the brooding, mysterious Italian groundskeeper at the Winchester home.