‘The Housemaid’ Trailer Offers 1st Look as Sydney Sweeney in Titular Role

Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is coming to life on the big screen with a pretty star-studded cast.

It was announced in July 2022 that the thriller novel — which has since expanded to include two sequels — would be turned into a movie. More than two years later, Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried signed on to star and produce in October 2024. Paul Feig, known for A Simple Favor, was also named as the movie’s director.

“I can’t even express how excited I am to announce that #TheHousemaidMovie is coming soon!!!” McFadden captioned an Instagram post at the time. “@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!!! I’m so honored and thankful to all my readers who helped make th