Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Lionsgate Thriller Housemaid Secret

Actor Paul Anthony Kelly has joined the cast of the upcoming thriller sequel "The Housemaid's Secret," marking his feature film debut. Kelly, who gained recognition for his portrayal of John F. Kennedy Jr. in the FX series "Love Story," will play Douglas Garrick, a wealthy businessman and the husband of a character portrayed by Kirsten Dunst.

The sequel, produced by Lionsgate, is a follow-up to the 2025 box office hit "The Housemaid," which grossed over $400 million globally. Sydney Sweeney returns to star as Millie, the housemaid protagonist, who takes a new housekeeping job for a couple where the wife remains hidden behind a locked door. The official premise states Millie will discover truths behind that door that threaten to expose secrets darker than her own.

Director Paul Feig and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine are returning for the sequel, which is based on the second novel in Freida McFadden's bestselling thriller series. Michele Morrone is also set to reprise his role as Enzo, Millie's ally from the first film.

The original film, an adaptation of McFadden's 2022 novel, followed Millie, a woman with a troubled past, as she accepted a live-in job with an affluent family...