The sequel to ‘The Housemaid’ has a major problem if it wants to achieve the same success. And the solution has nothing to do with Sydney Sweeney

The success of ‘The Housemaid’, the exaggerated and bloody thriller directed by Paul Feig which is based on the novel by Freida McFadden has not been surprising, taking into account the history of the saga.

The film, which combines black humor, tension and a dizzying pace, has conquered both the box office and critics, but it is also true that the fact that the sequel has been confirmed brings some concern to those of us who know the story and how it continues.

Be careful, there will be spoilers for the movie from here on out.

You have to think about the most notable absence

The original plot continues in ‘The Handmaid’s Secret’, but Nina Winchester, The character played by Amanda Seyfried does not appear in this novelso the core chemistry that made the first film so iconic will be left out. The film sequel will feature Paul Feig and Sydney Sweeney back, but it is also true that Seyfried’s absence could leave a significant void.

In both the book and the movie, Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney) is released from prison for involuntary manslaughter and finds herself with a seemingly perfect job as a maid for Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried) and her husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar). The tension increases, presenting Andrew as an abusive and controlling man, and Nina, who, being aware of Millie’s past, manipulates her to get rid of her husband. The result is a story full of twists and that strikes a perfect balance between black comedy and thriller.

At the end of the film, after the confrontation with Andrew and the release of Nina and her daughter, Millie prepares for a new chapter, visiting a friend of Nina’s who is facing similar abuse. This connects with the plot line of the books, where Millie ends up helping another wealthy woman in trouble by moving to New York. However, the sequel does not include Nina, so We will have to see how his absence is compensated for in the next film..

From a cinematic perspective, the idea of ​​a universe based solely on Millie Calloway makes sense in theory, but in practice it can be complicated, because One of the great pillars of the first film was the chemistry between Sweeney and Seyfried. And although it is true that Paul Feig could choose another actress for the next character, Seyfried’s absence will leave a gap that is difficult to fill.

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