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Kirsten Dunst Joins Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret

3/23/2026

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Dunst Joins Sweeney

Lionsgate announced Kirsten Dunst will star opposite Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret, based on Freida McFadden’s second Housemaid novel.
The film follows Millie, played by Sydney Sweeney, who takes a maid job for a wealthy couple and uncovers dark secrets.
Paul Feig returns to direct with Rebecca Sonnenshine writing the screenplay and Michele Morrone reprising his role as Enzo.
The first film grossed nearly $400 million globally.

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Dunst Stars in Sequel

Lionsgate confirms Kirsten Dunst, the actress, will star in The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to The Housemaid, which grossed nearly $400 million globally.
Kirsten Dunst joins Sydney Sweeney, the actress who reprises Millie.
The sequel follows Millie's job with the Garrick family, where she suspects abuse.
Director Paul Feig and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine return for the project.
Production is set to begin in 2026, with no release date announced.

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Historical Context

"The Housemaid," a psychological thriller, grossed nearly $400 million globally in 2021, reflecting a growing audience interest in complex narratives. The film, based on Freida McFadden's 2022 novel, explores themes of class disparity and domestic abuse. Lionsgate's announcement of a sequel, "The Housemaid’s Secret," featuring Kirsten Dunst and Sydney Sweeney, indicates a sustained trend in character-driven storytelling in contemporary cinema.

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Dunst Joins Sweeney

Lionsgate announced Kirsten Dunst will star opposite Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret, based on Freida McFadden’s second Housemaid novel.
The film follows Millie, played by Sydney Sweeney, who takes a maid job for a wealthy couple and uncovers dark secrets.
Paul Feig returns to direct with Rebecca Sonnenshine writing the screenplay and Michele Morrone reprising his role as Enzo.
The first film grossed nearly $400 million globally.

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