In an electrifying presentation at CinemaCon, stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried graced the stage to unveil the first trailer for their upcoming psychological thriller, *The Housemaid.* Directed by Paul Feig, known primarily for his comedic films, this project marks a daring departure into the realm of suspense and intrigue.

Scheduled to hit theaters on Christmas Day, *The Housemaid* boasts a script written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, based on Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel from 2022. Feig expressed his excitement about blending tension, scares, and even elements of comedy, stating, “Tension and scares and comedy are so wrapped together. It was a dream come true.”

Sydney Sweeney, who stars as Millie, shared her deep admiration for the novel, revealing, “I’m a big book lover—I love reading books. I could not put it down. I ended up reading all three in one week!” She teased the complexity of her character, adding, “There are characters that are flawed, and they are messy.”

Amanda Seyfried, portraying Nina, highlighted her enjoyment during filming, exclaiming, “It’s gonna go to theaters—thank God!” Meanwhile, Brandon Sklenar, who plays Andrew, hinted at the intensity of his character, stating, “We just took everything to a whole other level. Andrew is pretty unhinged. He’s a bit more of a force than he is in the book, I’d say.”

The plot of *The Housemaid* revolves around Millie, a young woman who secures a job as a housemaid for a wealthy couple, Nina and Andrew, only to uncover their dark and dangerous secrets. The film promises to be a gripping exploration of power dynamics and the consequences of hidden truths.

Production credits include Todd Lieberman from Hidden Pictures, along with Feig and Laura Fischer of Feigco. Executive producers for the project are Sweeney, Seyfried, McFadden, and Alex Young.

The excitement surrounding *The Housemaid* is palpable. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson previously stated, “I’m thrilled to have The Housemaid join our upcoming slate. A great filmmaker, a great cast, and a great script from a great book is a terrific place to start.” His previous collaborations with Feig and Seyfried have been nothing short of stellar, and he expressed confidence in Sweeney’s exceptional talent.

CinemaCon, which celebrates the latest in film and entertainment, is a prime platform for studios to showcase their upcoming projects. This year's event took place from March 31 to April 3, presenting a unique opportunity to gauge audience interest in new releases.

With high stakes and heartfelt performances expected, *The Housemaid* is certainly a film to watch out for this holiday season!