A sequel to The Housemaid, the thriller starring Sydney Sweeney, has officially been confirmed, with director Paul Feig set to return, in an interview with W Magazine. The update comes directly from Sweeney, who has also revealed how personally invested she has been in shaping the film from its earliest stages. In a recent interview, the actor explained that she was deeply drawn to Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel and finished the book in one sitting. After learning that a script adaptation was already circulating, she actively pursued the project and later worked closely with Lionsgate to help package and develop the film. Sweeney said she enjoys being involved in building the full world of a project rather than focusing only on her own role, describing the process as assembling a large creative puzzle. She also spoke warmly about working with Amanda Seyfried, who co-stars in the film, noting that Seyfried helped her feel more comfortable being herself throughout production.
In The Housemaid, Sweeney plays Millie Calloway, a troubled young woman who takes a job as a live-in maid for a wealthy family led by Seyfried’s character. What initially appears to be a fresh start slowly reveals darker and unsettling dynamics within the household. The sequel confirmation signals continued momentum for the adaptation, which blends thriller and horror elements while leaning into heightened, dramatic storytelling. With Feig returning to direct, the creative team behind the first film is staying intact as the story moves forward.
Sydney Sweeney Opens Up About Acting Process, Transformations, and Recent Roles
Beyond The Housemaid, Sweeney also addressed other aspects of her career and recent performances. When asked about Seyfried’s well-known crocheting hobby, she shared that she was unable to learn the craft herself but treasures a small crocheted bag Seyfried made for her. Discussing her role as boxer Christy Martin in the biopic Christy, Sweeney explained that she makes a conscious effort to separate herself emotionally from the characters she plays. She said this approach helps her step out of intense scenes once filming stops and return to her everyday self.
For Christy, however, the physical transformation lingered longer. Sweeney gained around 30 pounds for the role, which made it harder to fully leave the character behind at the end of the day. Even so, she emphasized that she worked to keep the emotional trauma of Martin’s experiences from following her home. Since her breakout as Cassie Howard on HBO’s Euphoria in 2019, Sweeney has taken on a wide range of roles, from The White Lotus to Anyone but You and Echo Valley. This spring, she is set to return as Cassie in Euphoria season three and will also portray Kim Novak in Scandalous, directed by Colman Domingo, continuing a stretch of diverse and demanding projects.