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Dunst to headline Housemaid sequel with Sydney Sweeney
entertainment18 days ago

Dunst to headline Housemaid sequel with Sydney Sweeney

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.

Dunst Joins Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret Sequel
film18 days ago

Dunst Joins Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret Sequel

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 Calls The Housemaid EP Credit a Vanity, Not Earned
entertainment1 month ago

Amanda Seyfried Calls The Housemaid EP Credit a Vanity, Not Earned

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.

entertainment3 months ago

Sydney Sweeney to Return in 'The Housemaid' Sequel Set for 2026

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.

"A Simple Favor 2 Confirmed: Kendrick and Lively Return for Sequel"
entertainment2 years ago

"A Simple Favor 2 Confirmed: Kendrick and Lively Return for Sequel"

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.

'A Simple Favor 2' Confirmed: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Return for Amazon Sequel
entertainment2 years ago

'A Simple Favor 2' Confirmed: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Return for Amazon Sequel

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 Reflects on the 2016 Ghostbusters Reboot
entertainment2 years ago

Ernie Hudson Reflects on the 2016 Ghostbusters Reboot

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.

"Ernie Hudson Reflects on the 2016 'Ghostbusters' Reboot"
entertainment2 years ago

"Ernie Hudson Reflects on the 2016 'Ghostbusters' Reboot"

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.