‘The Housemaid’ Franchise Expands With Stage Show After Hit Sydney Sweeney Movie
Lionsgate is expanding 'The Housemaid' franchise with a new stage adaptation following the success of the film starring Sydney Sweeney. The stage show is being developed by British producers and playwright Bekah Brunstetter, although a production timeline has not been announced. A sequel film, 'The Housemaid’s Secret,' is also in the works, set for release in December 2027.
- ▪Lionsgate is turning 'The Housemaid' into a stage play after its box-office success.
- ▪The film has grossed $400 million globally, making it highly profitable for Lionsgate.
- ▪The stage adaptation aims to heighten the story's intensity and theatrical elements.
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Home Film News May 19, 2026 8:00am PT ‘The Housemaid’ Franchise Expands With Stage Show After Hit Sydney Sweeney Movie By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest John Lithgow Play ‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment 1 hour ago ‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen 8 hours ago Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ to Close in June, Sets North American Tour 1 day ago See All ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett Collection From page to screen to stage… Lionsgate is turning “The Housemaid,” the best-seller turned box-office hit, into a play.
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