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Sydney Sweeney's 'Housemaid' Sequel: Big Budget & New Twist!
16 May
Summary
- Film sequel pre-sold at Cannes Film Market, budget doubled.
- Filming set to begin by year's end, based on second novel.
- Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst, Michele Morrone return for sequel.
The highly anticipated sequel to 'The Housemaid,' now titled 'The Housemaid's Secret,' is making waves at the Cannes Film Market as pre-sales begin. This upcoming installment plans to significantly expand its scope, with a production budget expected to double that of the first film, estimated between USD 70 to USD 80 million. Early indications suggest filming will commence by the end of 2026.
The narrative will draw from the second novel in Freida McFadden's popular book series, promising a more complex and unexpected storyline. Studio executive Helen Lee Kim highlighted that the sequel will delve deeper into the world established in the first movie, featuring a twistier plot. The original creative team is reuniting, and the core cast is returning.
Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst, and Michele Morrone are confirmed to lead 'The Housemaid's Secret.' Morrone is expected to have a more substantial role this time around. The film's settings will broaden to include a New York penthouse and an upstate residence, offering a wider visual and narrative landscape. Further casting announcements are anticipated soon.
