Lionsgate Films has released the official The Housemaid trailer, giving viewers a first look at the tense thriller. The two-and-a-half-minute preview highlights the conflict between Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney in this psychological drama.
The story follows Nina Winchester, played by Seyfried, who lives in a wealthy household with her husband, Andrew. She hires Millie Calloway, portrayed by Sweeney, as a live-in housemaid.
At first, Millie seems eager to please, but her mysterious past and sharp expressions hint at darker motives.
The trailer shows the uneasy bond between Nina and Millie. In one scene, Nina hands Millie a key to her bedroom, telling her it is for safety. Yet Millieβs shifting expressions suggest she may not be as innocent as she appears. The film explores the secrets hidden behind the walls of the Winchester family home.
Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Paul Feig, the movie adapts Freida McFaddenβs best-selling novel The Housemaid. The screenplay was written by Rebecca Sonnenshine. The cast also features Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, and Mark Grossman.
Both Sweeney and Seyfried take on lead roles while also serving as executive producers alongside McFadden. Their involvement adds weight to the project, which blends psychological tension with themes of class, deception, and hidden truths.
The trailer has sparked global buzz, with fans of the novel eager to see how the adaptation unfolds. Its dark tone, layered characters, and chilling atmosphere have positioned the film as one of the yearβs most anticipated thrillers.
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