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Producer Reveals "Housemaid" Box Office Smash Secrets
5 Mar
Summary
- The Housemaid film adaptation became a global number one box office hit.
- Todd Lieberman developed The Housemaid from a book in-house.
- A sequel to The Housemaid is in development with an excellent script.
Todd Lieberman, founder of Hidden Pictures, shared insights into the remarkable success of "The Housemaid." The film adaptation of Freida McFadden's novel debuted at number one and achieved global blockbuster status, earning $385.9 million against a budget of $35-$60 million.
Lieberman described the satisfaction of developing "The Housemaid" as a "homegrown project," initiated from an unknown book and nurtured in-house through writing, casting, and securing distribution with Lionsgate. He emphasized the thrill of a number one theatrical opening after a period dominated by streaming.
The journey began with Lieberman reading the book in four hours, captivated by its unpredictable twists. He noted that the decision to option the book was based purely on personal entertainment value, a litmus test he applies to all projects.
With a sequel already greenlit, Lieberman revealed that all three books in the series were optioned early on. Development for the second film's script commenced during the post-production of the first, indicating strong confidence in the franchise's potential.
Beyond "The Housemaid," Lieberman's upcoming projects include "War Machine" on Netflix and "Voltron" on Amazon, showcasing a diverse slate managed by his dedicated team at Hidden Pictures.
