The Housemaid Scores a Sequel at Lionsgate Following Box Office Success
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Lionsgate has greenlit a sequel to The Housemaid, titled The Housemaid's Secret, following strong box office numbers for the Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried thriller.
Lionsgate is officially heading back for another shift. Following a strong box office run for the psychological thriller The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, the studio has greenlit a sequel titled The Housemaid's Secret. The follow-up film draws from the second book in Freida McFadden's best-selling trilogy, keeping the suspense going for fans of the original story.
Behind the scenes, development has been quietly underway for several months. Screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine is returning to adapt the next chapter, with production slated to kick off later this year. For moviegoers who track literary adaptations making the jump to the big screen, this quick turnaround highlights how major studios are doubling down on proven page-to-screen franchises.
While Hollywood's rush to greenlight sequels is nothing new, the strong audience turnout for the first film shows that psychological thrillers with star power still pull people into theaters in the streaming era. As production ramps up later this year, we will likely see whether this new entry can maintain the momentum of the original. Original reporting comes via IGN South Africa.
Tags: Movies, The Housemaid, Lionsgate, Psychological Thriller, Entertainment News
Original article: IGN South Africa