Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney are weighing in on the thought of a sequel for The Housemaid.
Warning: This submit accommodates spoilers for The Housemaid
“I believe that we’ll simply have to attend and see,” Sweeney, 28, informed Leisure Weekly in an interview printed on Sunday, December 21. “I hope that the viewers loves the films similar to we love the books, and we will proceed to hopefully share that love inside extra of the movies.”
Seyfried, in the meantime, mentioned she’d “completely” be recreation for extra movies.
“Hear, if it doesn’t do nicely, you’ll be able to name it off, but when it does, nicely, it’s completely a franchise,” Seyfried, 40, informed the outlet. “I didn’t signal on for something however this one as a result of my story ends, however they know that in the event that they make one other one, I’ll be part of it, as a result of I had a lot enjoyable with Paul [Feig, director].”
The Housemaid is predicated on Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel of the identical identify, the primary ebook in her trilogy. McFadden printed the sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, in 2023, adopted by The Housemaid Is Watching in 2024. (There was additionally one novella printed in 2024.)
Feig, for his half, informed The Hollywood Reporter on the movie’s premiere that as a result of The Housemaid is a part of a collection, “if individuals present up and see it, I’d like to see what Millie does subsequent.”
The story chronicles the lifetime of younger housemaid Millie (Sweeney), who strikes into the house of Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar) and Nina Winchester (Seyfried). Millie rapidly discovers that she was employed for extra than simply home cleansing.
It’s finally revealed that Millie was employed as a part of Nina’s plans for an escape, with the film’s closing scene displaying Millie interviewing for a place with a brand new household. When the brand new boss says Millie was really helpful to her by Nina, the digicam exhibits a bruise on her wrist — suggesting that Millie may additionally be serving to this lady escape her abusive husband.
Forward of the movie’s launch earlier this month, Seyfried revealed on an episode of the “Bookmarked” podcast that the manufacturing had “the assist” of McFadden.
“We felt empowered as a result of we had her blessing,” Seyfried mentioned within the episode, sharing that Feig was additionally useful. “You realize, this film goes to be particular and stunning, even for the ebook lover. I virtually really feel like I must learn the ebook once more.”
Seyfried, who mentioned that her function as Nina was “probably the most enjoyable function” she’s “ever performed,” famous that the film was a “therapeutic” expertise.
“I channeled certainly one of my fears in life. One of many issues that I actually wrestle with after I’m with individuals — working with individuals, or having to be close to individuals — who’re unpredictable and cold and warm,” she mentioned. “That is who Nina is once you meet her. It was actually, actually enjoyable and attention-grabbing to channel what I worry most. Attempt to discover the scariest items of that and painting them.”
The Housemaid is in theaters now.
