Amanda Seyfried Isn’t Ready to Say Goodbye to The Housemaid
Amanda Seyfried may be done with The Housemaid for now, but she’s clearly not closing the door on returning to the story. While attending the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival earlier this month, the actress hinted that fans likely haven’t seen the last of her character just yet.
Speaking at the festival, where she was promoting her upcoming 2025 film The Testament of Ann Lee, Seyfried shared her optimism about the future of The Housemaid franchise. Although no official sequel has been announced, she sounded confident that another installment is on the way — and that she could be part of it, even if only briefly.
“No one’s said anything about a second movie yet,” Seyfried said, “but I’m pretty sure there will be one. And I almost guarantee I’ll pop up in some kind of small cameo.”
Released on December 19, The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, a woman who lies about her background to land a job as a live-in nanny for an affluent family. Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, the elegant but unsettling wife and mother at the center of the household. As Millie settles into her new role, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of manipulation, secrets, and shifting power dynamics.
The film leans heavily into suspense and psychological tension, teasing audiences with unexpected twists and a seductive, slow-burn mystery that builds toward a shocking conclusion. Alongside Sweeney and Seyfried, the cast includes Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins.
Directed by Paul Feig, The Housemaid is based on Freida McFadden’s bestselling 2022 novel of the same name. The book’s popularity — along with its dramatic, cliffhanger-style storytelling — has made it a strong candidate for expansion. McFadden has already written two follow-up novels, The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid Is Watching, giving the film adaptation plenty of material for future installments.
Seyfried’s comments have only added fuel to speculation that the story could continue on screen. While her character’s fate in the first film leaves little room for a full return, a cameo appearance could offer continuity for fans and a clever nod to the original story.
For now, nothing is officially confirmed, but with built-in sequels, strong audience interest, and cast members openly expressing enthusiasm, The Housemaid appears far from finished. And if Seyfried’s instincts are right, audiences may be seeing Nina Winchester again — even if only for a brief, memorable moment.
