Lionsgate is working on an adaptation of a bestselling thriller novel, and they have tapped two of the biggest names in Hollywood to lead the project.Sydney SweeneyandAmanda Seyfriedare set to star in the studio’s adaptation ofThe Housemaid,based on the novel of the same name byFreida McFadden,according toDeadline.Lionsgate also has one of the best in the business behind the camera, asPaul Feig,no stranger to thrillers, is set to direct the film.
The book the film is based on centered around ashifting power dynamicin the world of in-home maids. Sweeney will star in the film as Millie, a struggling woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew, an upscale, wealthy couple, according to a logline from Lionsgate. However, Millie soon learns that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own. Casting for Andrew, as well as any additional casting, has not been announced.
The Housemaidwill have a slew of talent off-camera as well. Feig, who has experience with tag-team duo thrillers owing to his prior filmA Simple Favor(and its highly anticipatedsequel), will directThe Housemaidfrom an adapted screenplay byRebecca Sonnenshine.The film will be produced byTodd Liebermanfor Hidden Pictures, while Feig will produce for his Feigco production company alongsideLaura Fischer.Sweeney and Seyfried will executive produce the film alongsideAlex Youngand McFadden.
Sweeney and Seyfried are Major Stars
Both Sweeney and Seyfried will bring major star power toThe Housemaid.Sweeney shot to stardom with her role as Cassie on the HBO seriesEuphoria,and has since become one of the most sought-after names in the industry. She has had major starring roles in films such asRealityand has dipped into the superhero genre withMadame Web,as well as the highly successful romcomAnyone but You.Sweeney’s next role will be alongside an ensemble cast ofVanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas,andJude LawinRon Howard’ssurvival filmEden,and she is also attached to star in a remake of the sci-fi filmBarbarella.
Seyfried began her Hollywood career as a teenager before breaking out in her film debutMean Girls,which has remained one of her most notable and well-defined roles. Since then, Seyfried has starred in dozens of major projects, includingMamma Mia!and its sequel, as well asJennifer’s Body, Les Misérables,andTed 2.While best known for her film roles, Seyfried also won a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award for her role as disgraced Silicon Valley guruElizabeth Holmesin Hulu’sThe Dropout.She most recently starred in the filmI Don’t Understand YoualongsideNick Kroll.
No release window forThe Housemaidhas been announced. Stay tuned to Collider for more information.
