Sydney Sweeney is on a roll in 2025, despite several controversies. Her upcoming psychological thriller is titled The Housemaid, a film adaptation of Freida McFadden’s bestselling eponymous novel, published in 2022.
Paul Feig helms the movie and delves into the unsettling story of Millie Calloway, a young woman with a troubled past who becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy family. Soon, she comes across some sinister secrets, and that’s essentially the premise of The Housemaid.
Now, let’s take an in-depth look at the storyline in the actual book, the movie’s cast, and the first glimpse of Feig’s The Housemaid.
Inside Sydney Sweeney’s Upcoming Thriller, The Housemaid
Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid taps into themes of power, manipulation, and survival. It centers on Millie Calloway, who takes up the role of a maid and works for the wealthy Winchester family. For her, it’s an opportunity to rebuild after having a difficult past.
The Winchesters seem to have a perfect life on the outside, with all their wealth and elegance, but behind closed doors, there’s a darker reality, and Millie quickly realizes her new environment is not exactly a safe haven.
She finds herself caught in a web of lies that could potentially threaten her survival, and adding to the tension are characters like the groundskeeper. McFadden’s writing is sharp and features mind-blowing twists, so it’s no wonder that her book is now being adapted into a movie.
Take a Look at the Leading Cast of The Housemaid
The Housemaid’s main cast features several fan-favorites. Leading the ensemble is Sydney Sweeney, who plays Millie Calloway, the central character. After her roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus, Sweeney has been in the spotlight due to her work, controversies, and advertisements, and we can’t wait to see how The Housemaid impacts her career.
Starring alongside Sweeney is Amanda Seyfried as Nina Winchester, the family’s matriarch. Seyfried is an Emmy-winning actress who’s delivered powerful performances in projects like Mamma Mia! We all know Brandon Sklenar from 1923 and It Ends with Us, and he will portray Andrew Winchester, Nina’s husband, joining Sweeney and Sefried in The Housemaid.
Here’s an overview of the cast
Other members of the cast include Michele Morrone as Enzo, the groundskeeper, Elizabeth Perkins as Evelyn Winchester (Andrew’s Mother), and Mark Grossman will take on the role of Scott Crawford, Millie’s first boyfriend. Moreover, the two leading actresses are not just headlining the movie but also serving as executive producers.
Here’s a Sneak Peek at The Housemaid Before Its Release
The Housemaid was previously scheduled to release on December 25, 2025, on Christmas Eve, but now the date has been preponed to December 19, 2025 (via Deadline). A few days ago, images from The Housemaid were revealed, and the first one featured Sydney Sweeney standing in front of the home’s model.
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Followed by a still of Amanda Seyfried leaning at a doorstep, and her holding up a key in front of Sweeney’s Millie. Other images portrayed Brandon Sklenar at a dinner table, Seyfried staring down Sweeney through a mirror, and Michele Morrone doing garden maintenance work.
So, the movie is indeed shaping up to be a promising psychological thriller. But what do you think about this adaptation? Are you excited to see Sweeney and Seyfried together on screen?
The Housemaid is scheduled to release on December 19, 2025 (USA).
