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Paul Feig is in early talks with Paramount to direct a sequel to The Italian Job (the 2003 hit inspired by the 1969 original), with the studio actively seeking a writer. Feig’s other projects include The Housemaid’s Secret and Detention.
Off Campus breakout Stephen Kalyn has signed to join Lionsgate’s The Housemaid’s Secret, starring Sydney Sweeney, with Paul Feig directing. The cast also includes Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Snow and Paul Anthony Kelly, and Rebecca Sonnenshine is adapting the screenplay. Producers include Todd Lieberman (Hidden Pictures), Laura Fischer and Feig (Pretty Dangerous Pictures) and Sydney Sweeney (Honey Trap).
Paul Feig is set to direct the horror-thriller Detention for Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes, with a Daniel Gold–penned script and producers Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller, Cameron Fuller, Feig and Laura Fischer. Universal is viewed as the likely studio, given existing ties to Platinum Dunes/Blumhouse, while exec producers include Steven Schneider, Bea Sequeira and Gold. The logline remains under wraps as Feig eyes a darker project after The Housemaid.
Kirsten Dunst is joining The Housemaid's Secret, the sequel to 2025's hit The Housemaid, based on Freida McFadden's novel and led by Sydney Sweeney. The film follows Millie as she returns to work for a new family and uncovers dark secrets behind a locked door. Paul Feig will direct from a script by Rebecca Sonnshine; Michele Morrone returns as Enzo, while Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar won't reprise their roles. Hidden Pictures, Fifty Fifty Films and Lionsgate are producing.
Kirsten Dunst is joining Sydney Sweeney in Lionsgate's The Housemaid's Secret, the sequel to The Housemaid. The project, based on Freida McFadden's second Housemaid book, will be directed by Paul Feig, with Michele Morrone returning and produced by Hidden Pictures' Todd Lieberman and Sweeney's Fifty Fifty Films.
Kirsten Dunst will star opposite Sydney Sweeney in Lionsgate’s The Housemaid’s Secret, based on Freida McFadden’s second Housemaid novel, with Paul Feig returning to direct and Rebecca Sonnenshine adapting. Michele Morrone also returns as Enzo, and production is led by Todd Lieberman with Sweeney’s Fifty Fifty Films. The plot follows Millie as she works for a woman behind a locked door, uncovering dangerous secrets, following the first film’s major global success.
Amanda Seyfried revealed on The Graham Norton Show that she didn’t realize she was credited as an executive producer on Paul Feig’s The Housemaid until three weeks into filming, calling the credit a vanity one since she mainly acted and hadn’t signed up to produce. Her team reportedly negotiated the EP credit after she saw the call sheet. The film, which also stars Sydney Sweeney, has neared $375 million worldwide.
Director Paul Feig explains that The Housemaid uses Hitchcock-inspired suspense and precise audience manipulation, with clues seeded early, a mid-film twist revealing the antagonist, and a collaborative process guided by test screenings, cast input, and audience feedback to deliver a fun, female-centric thriller.
Sydney Sweeney is set to star in and executive produce 'The Housemaid’s Secret,' the upcoming sequel directed by Paul Feig, with Lionsgate planning a 2026 production. The film is based on Freida McFadden’s novel and follows the success of the first movie, with additional involvement from co-star Amanda Seyfried and returning producer Rebecca Sonnenshine.
Paul Feig, known for his comedy films, directs a dark psychological thriller adaptation of Freida McFadden's novel 'The Housemaid,' featuring stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, emphasizing a departure from his usual genre to create an engaging, suspenseful film with dark humor elements.
Paul Feig's 'The Housemaid' is a twisty psychological horror-thriller that explores themes of power, privilege, and manipulation, featuring nudity and dark humor, with standout performances by Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and it delivers a satirical look at the ultra-rich with unexpected turns and a satisfying ending.
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are set to return for A Simple Favor 2, a sequel to the 2018 dark comedy directed by Paul Feig. The movie, a co-production with Lionsgate, is scheduled to begin shooting this spring and will stream on Prime Video. The sequel sees the characters heading to the island of Capri for a lavish wedding, with murder and betrayal on the itinerary. The original film earned $53 million domestically and $97 million globally, and the sequel is set to be produced by Feigco Entertainment.
Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlights A Simple Favor 2, with Paul Feig directing and original cast members including Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, and others returning. The sequel, set to stream on Prime Video, follows Stephanie and Emily as they attend a wedding in Italy, promising murder and betrayal. The script is based on characters by Darcy Bell, written by Jessica Sharzer with revisions by Laeta Kalogridis and Feig. Oscar-nominated Kendrick is set to make her directorial debut, while Lively is working on film adaptations and Feig is busy with upcoming projects.
Ernie Hudson, who reprised his role as Winston Zeddemore in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, expresses no negativity towards the 2016 Ghostbusters film, but questions why it was made instead of another with the original cast. He acknowledges the new cast's talent but suggests that fans were disappointed due to their investment in the original characters and story. The article reflects on society's rejection of the 2016 film and the ongoing nostalgia for the original Ghostbusters.
Original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson expressed disappointment with the 2016 all-female reboot of the franchise, citing that while the cast members were talented, the finished product didn't resonate with fans. He questioned the decision to reboot an existing franchise and suggested making another movie instead. Hudson will return alongside Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray in the upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.