The Housemaid Movie Adaptation: Release Date, Cast And Other Things To Know Before It Comes Out

Of the big and most anticipated new book-to-screen adaptations, I have a feeling that The Housemaid ranks high on the list of can’t-wait movies for many, especially as the release date for the Freida McFadden adaptation draws closer.

While author Freida McFadden has written several mysteries, thrillers and more, The Housemaid has remained one of her biggest books, and I don’t know about you, readers, but I’m still not over that ending.

Don’t worry, we’re not about to spoil anything here, beyond general plot information and that sort of thing. If you’re eagerly awaiting the movie adaptation that’s coming soon, read on for details, including the latest on the release date, and the new trailer!

What Is The Housemaid Release Date?

At this point, we’re mere months away from the adaptation, as The Housemaid will release on December 19, 2025, as part of the 2025 movie schedule. The movie initially had a Christmas Day (December 25) release date, however, Deadline reported in September that the film had been moved up to drop the Friday before Christmas.

Watch The Housemaid Trailer

With just months to go until the release, Lionsgate finally gave us a look at The Housemaid trailer, which shows Amanda Seyfried’s character, Nina, hiring Sydney Sweeney’s Millie as her family’s new housemaid… and everyone lives happily ever after? Yeah, not so much. Strange things are clearly afoot in this posh household. What exactly is going on here? I’ll break down some basics about the plot, but if you haven’t read Freida McFadden’s book, just know that not knowing is part of the experience.

As someone who has read the book, I’m glad to see the tone of the trailer reflects the tone of the novel. That’s as much as I’ll say on that subject!

The Housemaid Cast

The Housemaid has stacked up a ton of big stars. Here is who will play who:

• Sydney Sweeney as Millie
• Amanda Seyfried as Nina Winchester
• Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester
• Michele Morrone as Enzo
• Elizabeth Perkins (per Deadline’s article about the release date change, though her role wasn’t specified)

I don’t know about you, but the thought of Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney in the lead roles of this story is undoubtedly intriguing.

What Is The Housemaid About?

If you’ve read The Housemaid, then you already know the plot. But if the film has caught your interest due to the trailer, its excellent cast, Paul Feig’s involvement as director, or due to how much buzz the book has gotten, here’s what you need to know about the story of The Housemaid.

The plot of the book follows Millie, a young woman who's down on her luck and in desperate need of a job when she's hired to work as a maid for an upscale couple, Nina and Andrew. But there's more than meets the eye with this family, and Nina in particular, as Millie soon finds out. Meanwhile, Millie has her own history and secrets, which are also part of what unfolds in the story.

The Housemaid Is A Psychological Thriller From Freida McFadden

Freida McFadden wrote the novel on which the movie will be based. As mentioned, The Housemaid follows a young woman who becomes a maid to a wealthy family and finds dark secrets she never expected.

The 2022 novel is both a New York Times and USA Today bestseller and, according to Grand Central Publishing, has sold over one million copies. There are also two sequels and a novella that follows Millie’s story. If you haven't had the chance to read it, be sure to check it out.

Amazon has the Kindle edition of the book available to buy for $3.99 right now. And it’s included as part of a Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Paul Feig Directed

Paul Feig directed The Housemaid, and yes, we’re here for this choice.

For those who don't know, Feig is the director responsible for some of the biggest comedy/mystery movies in Hollywood in the last fifteen years or so. Some of these include A Simple Favor (and its sequel, Another Simple Favor), Last Christmas, The Heat, and more, and directed the hilarious Bridesmaids cast.

In addition, he's worked on many TV shows, including The Office, Arrested Development, 30 Rock, Weeds, Mad Men, and many others. With Feig’s direction, it already felt like The Housemaid was in good hands, and the trailer release only makes me feel more confident about the adaptation.

Filming Has Wrapped

As posted to the official TikTok page for the film, it was confirmed that production on The Housemaid had officially started in January 2025:

Then, Paul Feig spoke to ScreenRant at SXSW 2025 and confirmed that filming had wrapped on the new movie in February 2025:

What are you excited about regarding The Housemaid? All I know is that I am going to be sitting when this movie comes out. Christmas 2025 can’t come soon enough.