Last December’s release of The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, unexpectedly became a major box office success. The film, based on Freida McFadden’s novel, earned an impressive $400 million despite only costing $35 million to make. Because of this success, a sequel called The Housemaid’s Secret was quickly approved, with Sweeney returning and Kirsten Dunst joining the cast. Now, another popular actor has been added to the sequel, which is exciting news for television fans.
Paul Anthony Kelly, known for his role as John F. Kennedy Jr. in the FX series Love Story, is joining the cast of The Housemaid’s Secret, according to Deadline. He will play Douglas Garrick, the wealthy husband of Kirsten Dunst’s character, Wendy, and the new boss of Millie, the housemaid played by Sweeney. This film marks Kelly’s first major movie role, and Paul Feig is directing. The Housemaid’s Secret is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 17, 2027.
The Housemaid Is Shaping Up to Be the Next Big Film Franchise (But There’s One Challenge)
Fans who enjoyed Kelly’s performance in Love Story will be excited to hear about his new role. He previously gained a lot of attention playing JFK Jr., even sparking online discussions about him taking on bigger parts, like Batman. But beyond this casting, it looks like a major movie franchise could be starting to develop. For those unfamiliar, McFadden is a very popular author, and her Housemaid series is especially beloved. The series includes three books—The Housemaid, The Housemaid’s Secret, and The Housemaid is Watching—as well as a short digital story called The Housemaid’s Wedding.
Although the book series is finished – the author has stated the story concluded with the third book – the movie adaptations are just beginning. The Housemaid was a big hit in theaters, and if the sequel performs well, it’s likely the remaining books and short story could also be made into films. However, The Housemaid’s Secret faces a significant hurdle. It’s currently scheduled to be released at the same time as Avengers: Secret Wars. Competing with a massive franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is incredibly difficult, and most people would bet against The Housemaid in that situation.
However, the release date for The Housemaid’s Secret might still change. The movie hasn’t started filming yet, although it’s planned to begin sometime this year. Since a lot can happen before then, fans will have to wait and see how it all unfolds.
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2026-06-12 02:10