Sydney Sweeney's 'The Housemaid' Franchise Expands with Stage Adaptation and Sequel
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Sydney Sweeney's rising star continues to shine with the success of 'The Housemaid,' which has grossed nearly $400 million globally. Lionsgate is adapting the film into a stage production and has confirmed a sequel, 'The Housemaid’s Secret,' set for release on December 17, 2027, featuring Sweeney reprising her role.
- 01'The Housemaid' earned nearly $400 million against a budget of $35 million.
- 02A stage adaptation of 'The Housemaid' is being produced by Lionsgate, with playwright Bekah Brunstetter.
- 03The sequel, titled 'The Housemaid’s Secret,' will see Sweeney return as Millie and is set for a December 17, 2027 release.
- 04Director Paul Feig will return for the sequel, which also stars Kirsten Dunst.
- 05Lionsgate is also working on stage adaptations of other films like Dirty Dancing and La La Land.
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Sydney Sweeney's popularity continues to soar, particularly following the controversial third season of HBO's 'Euphoria.' In the past year, she has gained acclaim for her lead role in the boxing biopic 'Christy' and starred in the successful film adaptation of 'The Housemaid,' which grossed nearly $400 million globally from a budget of $35 million. Following this success, Lionsgate has announced plans to adapt 'The Housemaid' into a stage production, with Bekah Brunstetter as the playwright. Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate’s president of global products and experiences, emphasized the potential of the project, citing its compelling characters and thrilling narrative. Additionally, a sequel titled 'The Housemaid’s Secret' has been greenlit, featuring Sweeney reprising her role as Millie. The sequel will be directed by Paul Feig and is set to be released on December 17, 2027. This expansion of 'The Housemaid' franchise reflects Lionsgate's broader strategy to transform successful films into stage adaptations, with other projects in the pipeline including adaptations of Dirty Dancing and La La Land.
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