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The psychological thriller The maidfrom Freida McFaddenwill gain a film adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. The movie, which is premiered in theaters of United States scheduled for December 25, 2025will be directed by PAUL FEIGknown as MISSION MISSION OF MARRIAGE and A small favor.

The author of the book, which went viral on Tiktok and sold millions of copies, will also be executive producer of adaptation. In October 2024, McFadden celebrated the news on social networks:

I can’t express how lively I’m about to announce that #thehousemaidmovie is coming !!! @Liononsgate set up the perfect cast and team, and I’m very grateful! I mean, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Paul Feig … I’m speechless !!! 🤯

On the plot

The maid accompany Millie Calloway (Sweeney), a young woman in financial difficulties who accepts work as a maid at the Nina Winchester (Seyfried) and her husband Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklennar). What seems to be a dream job soon turns into a nightmare, when Millie discovers that the couple keeps dark secrets that can be more dangerous than themselves.

The original book was released in 2022, spending two weeks in the list of the bestsellers in the The New York Times and winning the International Thriller Writers Award In 2023 in the category of best novel in brochure.

Cast and characters

The adaptation will have a heavy cast, with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried assuming the central papers. The president of the production of Lionsgate, ERIN WESTERMANpraised the perfect choice of the cast:

Part of the book’s fun was to imagine the cast while we read, and Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried are perfect for Millie and Nina – both are mysterious, complex and incredibly skilled in giving life to characters who don’t reveal everything in the face.

Westeman also praised the director: “We are excited to meet them with Paul Feig, with whom we work in a small favor and their sequence. It has a proven history in developing stories with dynamic female protagonists. ”

The movie will also have Brandon Sklennar (It ends with us, 1923) as Andrew WinchesterNina’s husband, and Michele Morrone (365 days) as Enzothe enigmatic gardener of the family. In an interview with PeopleMorrone said he identifies himself with the character:

This role could not be closer to my own trajectory. Before being an actor, I worked as a gardener in Italy.

The actress Indiana Elle It should also appear in the movie, but its role has not yet been released. In January, she confirmed her participation by sharing photos alongside Sydney Sweeney In an NBA game.

Direction and Filming

The feature will be directed by PAUL FEIGfilmmaker responsible for successes such as MISSION MISSION OF MARRIAGE, The spy who knew less and A small favor. The director confirmed his excitement with the project by posting a video on Instagram, clearing his fingerprints from the McFadden book while drinking a martini.

It’s happening. I am very excited to bring this great book to the big screen with @sydney_sweeney and @mingey, besides my friends from @liongate and @hiddenpicturesmedia. Millie is on her way.

The filming of The maid took place in several locations in New Jerseyincluding the cities of Ridgewood, Montclair and Cresskill. Some scenes were recorded in a supermarket and in the restaurant Rutt’s Hutfamous for its hot dogs and already used in Bob Dylan’s biographical film, A Complete Unknown.

Release date

The maid It has debut in United States Cinemas scheduled for December 25, 2025. There is still no information about the launch in Brazil