'The Housemaid' Author Reveals True Identity
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Key Points:
- Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid series, revealed her real identity as Sara Cohen, a doctor specializing in brain disorders, after years of writing under a pseudonym.
- Cohen decided to disclose her identity now that she has reduced her medical work to once or twice a month, aiming to maintain privacy while balancing both careers.
- Despite revealing her true name, she will continue to use the pen name Freida McFadden for her writing, emphasizing her commitment to honesty with her readers.
- The Housemaid’s Secret, based on her 2023 novel, is set to premiere on December 17, 2027, with Paul Feig directing and Sydney Sweeney reprising her role as Millie Calloway alongside Kirsten Dunst.
- The sequel follows Millie as she takes a mysterious housekeeping job that uncovers dark secrets, continuing the suspenseful narrative established in the original film.
