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Amanda Seyfried Stars in Darkly Humorous 'The Housemaid'

12/18/2025

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The Housemaid, directed by Paul Feig, releases on December 19, with Amanda Seyfried starring as Nina and Sydney Sweeney as Millie.
Amanda Seyfried describes her role as a unique challenge that lets her explore complex emotions.
Paul Feig emphasizes fidelity to the source material, with only minor cinematic adjustments.
The film blends thriller and dark humor and highlights the characters' morally ambiguous choices.

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Story summary

The Housemaid, directed by Paul Feig, releases on December 19, with Amanda Seyfried starring as Nina and Sydney Sweeney as Millie.
Amanda Seyfried describes her role as a unique challenge that lets her explore complex emotions.
Paul Feig emphasizes fidelity to the source material, with only minor cinematic adjustments.
The film blends thriller and dark humor and highlights the characters' morally ambiguous choices.