‘The Housemaid’ Is Being Developed For the Stage
Lionsgate is developing a live stage adaptation of 'The Housemaid,' with Bekah Brunstetter writing the treatment. The adaptation will draw from both the upcoming film and the 2022 novel by Freida McFadden. A production timeline for the stage version has not yet been announced.
- ▪The stage adaptation will be produced by Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska.
- ▪The story follows Millie Calloway, a young woman who becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy family with a dark secret.
- ▪Lionsgate is also working on a sequel to the film titled 'The Housemaid’s Secret.'
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Sydney Sweeney in 'The Housemaid.' Courtesy of Everett Collection Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Lionsgate is developing a live stage adaptation of The Housemaid. Bekah Brunstetter, who adapted The Notebook into a Broadway musical, will write the stage treatment of the psychological thriller, with Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska (Life of Pi, Paranormal Activity) producing. The play will be based on both the film, released in December 2025, as well as the 2022 novel, written by Freida McFadden.
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