Lionsgate Developing Live Stage Adaptation of The Housemaid

Lionsgate is developing a live stage adaptation of its hit psychological thriller "The Housemaid," the studio announced. The project, now in development, will be produced by Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska of the production company Melting Pot, with playwright Bekah Brunstetter attached to write the stage version.

The adaptation is based on Freida McFadden's bestselling 2022 novel, which was previously adapted into a feature film released in December 2025. That film, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried and directed by Paul Feig, has grossed nearly $400 million worldwide. The stage version will draw from both the novel and the film.

Jenefer Brown, president of global products and experiences at Lionsgate, said the property has all the elements for a successful stage adaptation, citing its blockbuster title, compelling characters, and a story full of twists that builds tension in a way that naturally lends itself to the stage. She said the project reflects how the studio's hit films and intellectual property can be transformed into novel experiences.

Producer Simon Friend echoed the sentiment, noting that when he first read the novel, he was struck by how theatrical the...