Everything We Know About 'The Housemaid' Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried

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Sep 13

Written By Jonathan P. Moustakas

Lionsgate's adaptation of Freida McFadden's hit novel promises a tense, twist-filled thriller just in time for the holidays.

With just days to spare before Christmas, Lionsgate is preparing to unleash one of 2025's most talked-about thrillers. 'The Housemaid,' based on Freida McFadden's best-selling psychological novel, is set to hit theaters on December 19, 2025, after a date shuffle that moved it up from its original Christmas Day release. The highly anticipated adaptation features Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in lead roles, setting the stage for a suspense-laden story filled with secrets, seduction, and shocking reveals.

In 'The Housemaid,' Sydney Sweeney plays Millie, a woman eager to escape her past and start anew as a live-in housemaid for a wealthy couple. But what begins as a fresh start quickly unravels into a nightmare when Millie discovers that the pristine facade of the Winchester household masks disturbing truths. Amanda Seyfried stars as Nina Winchester, the seemingly elegant and aloof lady of the house, while Brandon Sklenar (It Ends With Us) takes on the role of Andrew, Nina's enigmatic husband. Michele Morrone also joins the cast in a yet-to-be-revealed role.

Directed by Paul Feig (A Simple Favor, Bridesmaids), the film promises to blend his sharp visual style with the dark, domestic tension of McFadden's gripping narrative. The screenplay comes from Rebecca Sonnenshine, whose previous work includes genre-bending storytelling in 'The Boys' and 'The Vampire Diaries.'

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Producers include Todd Lieberman for Hidden Pictures and Laura Fischer for Feigco, with both Sweeney and Seyfried onboard as executive producers, alongside Alex Young and Freida McFadden herself.

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Originally slated to compete at the box office against Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme,' 'The Housemaid' now finds itself up against James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' — a high-stakes holiday showdown that could test the strength of its genre appeal. Still, with an A-list cast, a fan-favorite source material, and a stylish filmmaker at the helm, 'The Housemaid' is poised to become the next must-watch thriller of the year.