Amanda Seyfried has given fans away The housemaid new reason to remain hopeful, suggesting that her character may not be done with the story yet.
While attending the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival on Saturday, January 3, the actress shared that she fully expects a sequel to happen and believes she will be a part of it in some way.
speaks to Black during the event where she celebrated her separate release in 2025 Ann Lee WillSeyfried made it clear that she is eager to return, even if only briefly.
“No one has said anything about number 2, but I guarantee there will be number 2. And I almost guarantee I’ll be a little cameo in it,” she said.
The housemaidreleased on December 19, stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, a woman who lies on her resume to secure a steady nanny job with a wealthy family.
Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, the polished but unsettling matriarch of the household.
The psychological thriller draws Millie into what the synopsis describes as “a sexy, seductive game of secrets and power, with shocking twists that will keep you guessing until the end.”
Directed by Paul Feig, the film is based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel, which already has two sequel books, The Housemaid’s Secret and The housemaid looks on.
Seyfried hinted that the second story focuses on Millie entering a new household, where a lot still revolves around Enzo, played by Michele Morrone.
While discussing Nina’s future, Seyfried admitted that she’s particularly curious to see how the dynamic continues, adding that she would “jump the f— back into that” role.
Sydney Sweeney has also expressed enthusiasm about returning.
The actress recently said she “would love to” reprise Millie, sharing how deeply she connected with the books and the character.
She described Millie as “spicy” and a fighter who stands her ground.
Off screen, Seyfried has spoken warmly about working with Sweeney, noting that she feels protective of her co-star amid intense public attention.
With both leads openly backing a sequel and source material ready to be explored, fans of The housemaid may not have to wait forever to revisit his twisted world.
