Kirsten Dunst Joins 'The Housemaid's Secret' Sequel, Film Sets 2027 Release

Director Paul Feig teases Dunst's 'very unexpected' role opposite returning star Sydney Sweeney.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:49pm

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An abstract close-up image of shimmering sequins and shattered glass, conveying the glamour and intrigue of the Housemaid films.The upcoming Housemaid sequel promises to bring more high-stakes drama and unexpected twists to the hit thriller series.Los Angeles Today

Director Paul Feig has revealed that acclaimed actress Kirsten Dunst will join the cast of the upcoming sequel to the 2025 thriller 'The Housemaid.' Dunst will play a character named Wendy in 'The Housemaid's Secret,' which is set for theatrical release on December 17, 2027. Feig praised Dunst's performance, saying her role will be 'very unexpected' in the follow-up to the hit film starring Sydney Sweeney.

Why it matters

The casting of Kirsten Dunst, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her versatility, is a major coup for the 'Housemaid' franchise as it looks to build on the success of the first film. Dunst's involvement will likely draw significant attention and interest from audiences, further elevating the profile of the series based on Freida McFadden's bestselling novel.

The details

Dunst will appear alongside returning star Sydney Sweeney in 'The Housemaid's Secret,' the sequel to the 2025 thriller 'The Housemaid.' Director Paul Feig, screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine, and producers Feig, Sweeney, and McFadden are all set to return for the follow-up, which is scheduled for theatrical release on December 17, 2027 - the same day as the premieres of 'Avengers: Secret Wars' and 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.'

  • The Housemaid was released in theaters in December 2025.
  • The Housemaid's Secret, the sequel, is scheduled for release on December 17, 2027.

The players

Paul Feig

The director of The Housemaid and its upcoming sequel, The Housemaid's Secret.

Kirsten Dunst

An acclaimed actress who has been cast in a 'very unexpected' role in The Housemaid's Secret.

Sydney Sweeney

The star of the original The Housemaid film, who is reprising her role in the sequel.

Freida McFadden

The author of the bestselling novel series that the Housemaid films are based on, and a producer on the sequel.

Rebecca Sonnenshine

The screenwriter who adapted the first Housemaid film and is returning to write the sequel.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, she's amazing. You know, no spoilers, but she hits the part very well.”

— Paul Feig, Director

“It is a privilege to bring The Housemaid's next chapter to the screen with Kirsten Dunst. She is an icon. Her career reflects extraordinary range and fearlessness. Opposite the ever-magnetic Sydney Sweeney, she will be an electrifying force in a world where nothing is ever quite as it seems.”

— Erin Westerman, President of Lionsgate

What’s next

Production on The Housemaid's Secret will begin in 2026, with the film scheduled for theatrical release on December 17, 2027.

The takeaway

The casting of acclaimed actress Kirsten Dunst in a 'very unexpected' role for the Housemaid sequel signals the franchise's ambition to expand its reach and deliver an even more captivating thriller for audiences.