Sydney Sweeney box-office hit 'The Housemaid' to get a sequel
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Key Points:
- Lionsgate announced the production of a sequel to the Sydney Sweeney hit film "The Housemaid," titled "The Housemaid's Secret," based on the second book in Freida McFadden's trilogy.
- "The Housemaid" has grossed over $75 million domestically and $133 million worldwide within 17 days, against a $35 million production budget.
- The sequel aims to bring back director Paul Feig and star Sydney Sweeney, who will also serve as an executive producer, with Rebecca Sonnenshine returning as screenwriter.
- Lionsgate highlighted strong global box office performance and social media engagement as key reasons for developing the follow-up film.
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