Sydney Sweeney Is Officially the Queen of HBO Max
The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney, is the most-watched film on HBO Max in the US, extending the success of a psychological thriller that has earned around $400 million worldwide. Its streaming performance matters as another sign that a book-based, adult-oriented thriller can draw a large audience alongside franchise films.
Directed by Paul Feig, the film follows Millie Calloway, who takes a job with the wealthy Winchester family and uncovers secrets behind their polished home life. Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Michele Morrone also star. Reviews highlighted Seyfried’s performance and said the film becomes more entertaining after its major twist; a sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, is due next December.
- The Housemaid is currently HBO Max’s top film in the US.
- The thriller has earned about $400 million worldwide.
- A sequel is due next December.
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The Housemaid is a psychological thriller based on a novel by Freida McFadden. It follows Millie Calloway, a young woman who works for a wealthy family and begins to discover that their home life is not as it appears.
Sydney Sweeney plays Millie, alongside Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Michele Morrone. The film’s wide audience is part of a broader question for studios and streaming services: whether thrillers aimed at adults can attract viewers as well as films built around established franchises.