The Housemaid Trailer & Fun Facts
The Housemaid Synopsis:
Desperate for a fresh start, Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney), a young woman with a troubled past, becomes the live-in housemaid for the wealthy, seemingly perfect couple, Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). Millie soon realizes the glamorous facade hides sinister, dangerous secrets—including the mystery of an attic room that locks from the outside—plunging her into a seductive and deadly game of manipulation and revenge where she must confront the Winchesters' twisted truths, which are far more dangerous than her own.
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: In theaters December 19th, 2025
The Housemaid Fun Facts:
Based on a Blockbuster Book:
The movie is based on the hugely popular 2022 book by Freida McFadden, which shares its title. The novel achieved great success, making it to the New York Times bestseller list and winning the 2023 International Thriller Writers Award for the best original paperback novel.
A Simple Favor Connection:
The movie is directed by Paul Feig, who is best known for directing major comedies like Bridesmaids, The Heat, and Spy. He also successfully transitioned to the thriller genre and directed the stylish and dark twisty thriller A Simple Favor. The Housemaid is intended to be an even darker and more intense psychological thriller.
Star-Powered Executive Producers:
Both lead actresses, Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, also serve as executive producers on the film. This indicates that they are deeply invested in the project and want to ensure the novel's intricate story is brought to the screen accurately and faithfully.
Rising Star:
Brandon Sklenar is a rising star, and he is making a name for himself in Hollywood. In this movie he plays Andrew Winchester, the husband of Nina (Amanda Seyfried). He previously appeared in movies such as It Ends with Us (2024) and Drop (2025) and the hit TV series 1923.
Release Date:
The movie was initially scheduled to be released on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2025, but then was moved forward to its current date, December 19th, 2025, providing viewers with exciting thrills just before their holiday vacation.
Filming Location:
Although the story takes place in the affluent Long Island estate of the Winchesters, most of the filming took place mainly in New Jersey.