> At a Glance
> – Lionsgate sets 2026 production start for The Housemaid’s Secret sequel
> – Sydney Sweeney and Michele Morrone reprise roles as Millie and Enzo
> – Film adapts Freida McFadden’s second novel in The Housemaid series
> Why it matters: Fans of the $133 million thriller will see the next chapter hit screens faster than expected.
Lionsgate wasted no green-lighting the follow-up to December hit The Housemaid, scheduling The Housemaid’s Secret to roll cameras in 2026 with the same lead duo and director Paul Feig.
What The Housemaid’s Secret Will Cover
Millie Calloway trades one toxic couple for another. Sydney Sweeney returns as the ex-con housemaid who lands in a new mansion-this time employed by Wendy and Douglas Garrick-while Michele Morrone reprises Enzo, the landscaper who already knows how secrets sprout in high-end gardens.
- Plot: Millie protects Mrs. Garrick from abusive husband Douglas
- Tone: Same twisty domestic suspense as the first film
- Source: Freida McFadden’s 2023 novel
Cast & Crew Locked
| Role | Talent | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Millie | Sydney Sweeney | Confirmed |
| Enzo | Michele Morrone | Confirmed |
| Director | Paul Feig | Confirmed |
| Nina | Amanda Seyfried | Cameo only |
| Andrew | Brandon Sklenar | Not returning |
Key Takeaways**
- Production begins 2026; release date still TBA
- Sequel keeps creative team intact
- Next chapter shifts focus to new couple
Fans can revisit The Housemaid in theaters now before the next mystery unfolds.
