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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.