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Paul Anthony Kelly Makes Feature Film Debut in Lionsgates The Housemaids Secret
From the small screen to the big screen, Paul Anthony Kelly steps into a thriller that already broke records.
Kelly, best known for playing John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX’s Love Story, joins the ensemble cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming 2027 thriller The Housemaid’s Secret. The film marks his first feature‑film appearance and follows the success of the 2025 release The Housemaid, which earned $400 million worldwide on a $35 million budget.
Born in 1988, the Canadian model‑actor first caught attention with his performance in Love Story and is slated to appear in the next season of American Horror Story. His casting in The Housemaid’s Secret expands his work from television to a major studio franchise, reflecting Lionsgate’s strategy of pairing emerging talent with proven commercial properties.
The Housemaid was adapted from Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel and became a commercial hit, prompting Lionsgate to announce plans to develop a franchise. The studio intends to adapt additional titles in McFadden’s series, including the third novel The Housemaid Is Watching. According to reports, the first film’s strong box‑office performance and positive critical reception provide a foundation for a multi‑film series.
Production on The Housemaid’s Secret will begin later this year. Paul Feig returns as director, and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine—who adapted the original novel—will pen the script. The film is produced by Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures, Laura Fischer of Pretty Dangerous, and Sydney Sweeney through Fifty‑Fifty Films. Lionsgate’s Chelsea Kujawa and Maria Ascanio will oversee the project. The ensemble cast includes Sweeney, Kristen Dunst, and Michele Morrone, with Kelly joining the lineup.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 17, 2027. Lionsgate positions The Housemaid’s Secret as the second installment in a series that could extend beyond the current trilogy. The release date places the film in the competitive holiday window, a period that historically supports high‑profile releases. As the franchise develops, the studio will monitor box‑office performance, streaming metrics, and audience reception to guide future adaptations and potential spin‑offs.
Kelly, best known for playing John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX’s Love Story, joins the ensemble cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming 2027 thriller The Housemaid’s Secret. The film marks his first feature‑film appearance and follows the success of the 2025 release The Housemaid, which earned $400 million worldwide on a $35 million budget.
Born in 1988, the Canadian model‑actor first caught attention with his performance in Love Story and is slated to appear in the next season of American Horror Story. His casting in The Housemaid’s Secret expands his work from television to a major studio franchise, reflecting Lionsgate’s strategy of pairing emerging talent with proven commercial properties.
The Housemaid was adapted from Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel and became a commercial hit, prompting Lionsgate to announce plans to develop a franchise. The studio intends to adapt additional titles in McFadden’s series, including the third novel The Housemaid Is Watching. According to reports, the first film’s strong box‑office performance and positive critical reception provide a foundation for a multi‑film series.
Production on The Housemaid’s Secret will begin later this year. Paul Feig returns as director, and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine—who adapted the original novel—will pen the script. The film is produced by Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures, Laura Fischer of Pretty Dangerous, and Sydney Sweeney through Fifty‑Fifty Films. Lionsgate’s Chelsea Kujawa and Maria Ascanio will oversee the project. The ensemble cast includes Sweeney, Kristen Dunst, and Michele Morrone, with Kelly joining the lineup.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 17, 2027. Lionsgate positions The Housemaid’s Secret as the second installment in a series that could extend beyond the current trilogy. The release date places the film in the competitive holiday window, a period that historically supports high‑profile releases. As the franchise develops, the studio will monitor box‑office performance, streaming metrics, and audience reception to guide future adaptations and potential spin‑offs.
