> At a Glance
> – Amanda Seyfried says she expects a Housemaid sequel and wants a cameo
> – Film has been a box-office hit since its Dec. 19 release
> – Sydney Sweeney also open to reprising her role
> – Why it matters: Fans of the bestseller-turned-movie may get more screen time for both stars
Amanda Seyfried is already plotting her return to the Housemaid universe. Speaking at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival, the actor-producer told News Of Los Angeles she’s confident a follow-up will happen-and she wants in.
Seyfried’s Sequel Prediction
> Amanda Seyfried told News Of Los Angeles on Jan. 3:
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> “No one’s said anything about number 2, but I guarantee there will be number 2. And I almost guarantee that I’m gonna be some small cameo in it.”
The psychological thriller, directed by Paul Feig, adapts Freida McFadden‘s 2022 novel. Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, the elegant but manipulative wife who hires Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney) as a live-in nanny, sparking a dangerous game of secrets.
Source Material Leaves Door Open
McFadden’s book spawned two sequels-The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid Is Watching-giving the studio a clear roadmap. Seyfried hinted that book two shifts focus:
- Millie works for a new family
- Michele Morrone’s character Enzo plays a larger role
- Nina Winchester’s shadow still looms
Co-Star Enthusiasm
Sydney Sweeney recently told News Of Los Angeles she “would love to” step back into Millie’s shoes:
> Sweeney said:
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> “She’s spicy. She is a fighter. She knows what she believes in and she stands up for it.”
As an executive producer on the first film, Seyfried feels protective of her younger co-star:
> Seyfried noted:
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> “She’s got it so much harder than I ever did… I can’t help but feel somewhat protective of her.”
Key Takeaways
- No official sequel green-light yet, but Seyfried calls it inevitable
- Both Seyfried and Sweeney are eager to return
- Lionsgate has two more novels ready for adaptation
- Fans could see Nina Winchester pop up in future installments, even if the spotlight stays on Millie
The Housemaid is in theaters now.
