🎬 Introduction
The Housemaid (2025) is an upcoming American psychological thriller film based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden. Directed by Paul Feig and adapted for screen by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the film stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried among others, promising suspense, dark secrets, and shocking twists. People.com+3Wikipedia+3People.com+3
đź“ť Plot Synopsis
Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney) is a young woman who takes up a job as a live-in housemaid for the affluent Winchester family — Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried), her husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), their daughter, and extended family. People.com+2Wikipedia+2
As Millie settles into her role, she begins to realize that the Winchesters are hiding dark secrets. What looked like a fresh start turns into an unraveling mystery, where Millie’s own past may not be the biggest danger. Indiatimes+3People.com+3Glamour+3
🎠Cast & Key Characters
| Actor | Role |
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| Sydney Sweeney | Millie Calloway, the housemaid with secrets Now To Love+3Wikipedia+3People.com+3 |
| Amanda Seyfried | Nina Winchester, the employer with a complex past Wikipedia+1 |
| Brandon Sklenar | Andrew Winchester, Nina’s husband Wikipedia+1 |
| Michele Morrone | Enzo, the groundskeeper with mystique People.com+1 |
| Elizabeth Perkins | Evelyn Winchester, the matriarch Wikipedia+1 |
| Mark Grossman | Scott Crawford, Millie’s ex-boyfriend Wikipedia |
📆 Release Date & Locations
- United States: December 19, 2025 People.com+1
- Australia, Canada, France, etc.: Around December 24-25, 2025 for various international markets. IMDb+2Wikipedia+2
- Produced and distributed by Lionsgate. Wikipedia+1
🎥 Production Details
- Directed by Paul Feig, known for Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor. Wikipedia+1
- Screenplay adapted by Rebecca Sonnenshine. Glamour+1
- Based on the 2022 thriller novel by Freida McFadden. Wikipedia+2People.com+2
- Filming took place in New Jersey, early 2025. Wikipedia+1
🌍 Global Appeal & Geo Relevance
The Housemaid is likely to attract audiences across the globe thanks to:
- The novel’s popularity in English-speaking markets like the US, UK, Canada, Australia.
- The high profile cast: Sydney Sweeney & Amanda Seyfried have international fanbases.
- Thriller genre with universal themes: secrets, power dynamics, identity.
- December release gives holiday season timing for international box office.
🔍 Why This Film Is Generating Buzz
- It’s an adaptation of a BookTok bestselling novel with strong suspense and twisty plotlines. People.com+1
- Early trailers tease a psychological edge, moral complexity, and strong performances. People.com+2Indiatimes+2
- The juxtaposition of a “perfect wealthy family” image vs. hidden chaos fits well with current audience interest in mystery/thriller content.
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- “The Housemaid (2025): Book vs Movie” comparison content.
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- Profiles: Exploring Millie’s past, Nina’s secrets.
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