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Sydney Sweeney obsession putting ‘Housemaid’ sequel plot at risk
Photographers gathering around the New York and New Jersey sets of “The Housemaid’s Secret” are making it harder for producers to keep the thriller’s plot twists under wraps. The concern matters because the sequel is intended to preserve surprises that could shape how audiences experience it in cinemas.
Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst are starring in the film, directed by Paul Feig; set photographs have shown Sweeney kissing a co-star. A photographer described the set as relaxed, with no problems reported. The sequel follows the success of “The Housemaid”, which earned $400 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, and was approved just over two weeks after the first film opened.
In short
- Paparazzi photos could reveal twists in “The Housemaid’s Secret”.
- Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst are filming the sequel.
- The first “Housemaid” made $400 million worldwide.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
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The case for
Keeping key plot twists confidential can protect the suspense the filmmakers intend audiences to experience in cinemas. Limiting unauthorised set photography may therefore be a reasonable way to safeguard the story and the value of the production.
The case against
Photographers may argue that filming in public places naturally attracts attention, and that documenting visible activity is a legitimate part of entertainment reporting. Set photographs can also build interest in the sequel, while efforts to control what is seen should be proportionate and mindful of press freedom.
Explained simply
The film is a sequel to The Housemaid, a thriller whose cinema success led to a follow-up being approved soon after its release. Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst star in the new film, directed by Paul Feig.
The story’s twists are part of what the producers want audiences to discover in cinemas. Photographers gathering near filming locations in New York and New Jersey have made it harder to keep scenes and plot details private, though one photographer described the set as relaxed.