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Sweeney, Seyfried Signal Openness to 'The Housemaid' Sequel as Opening Weekend Shows Promise

A sequel decision hinges on box-office traction plus audience response.

Overview

  • Sydney Sweeney told People she would love to reprise Millie, describing the role as fierce and empowering.
  • Amanda Seyfried told Entertainment Weekly she would return for more entries if the film performs, calling the property a potential franchise under that scenario.
  • Director Paul Feig said he would like to continue Millie’s story if audiences show up, noting the films draw from a trilogy of novels.
  • Early results suggest a solid start, with Variety reporting $8 million on Friday and aggregator scores trending positive.
  • No sequel has been greenlit, though author Freida McFadden has expressed interest in further adaptations and both leads served as executive producers.