Stephen Kalyn, from ‘Off Campus’, joins the cast of ‘Housemaid’s Secret’ alongside Sydney Sweeney
Actor Stephen Kalyn, known for his role in Amazon Prime Video’s “Off Campus”, has confirmed his participation in Lionsgate’s upcoming thriller, “The Housemaid’s Secret”. He joins a cast that already features Sydney Sweeney in the lead role. The film production, which is set to be a sequel to the box office hit “The Housemaid”, will be directed by Paul Feig.
Stephen Kalyn’s arrival in film production
Stephen Kalyn closed the deal to join the team of “The Housemaid’s Secret”, adding a rising name to the cast. In addition to his work on “Off Campus”, the actor has participated in other notable series such as “Gen V”, “Cruel Intentions” and “Motorheads”, consolidating his career in prominent projects. Its representatives include CAA, Play Management, Thruline Entertainment and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.
Other names confirmed in the film’s cast and direction
The sequel will feature Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Snow and Paul Anthony Kelly, who have also been confirmed in the project. It is directed by Paul Feig, a filmmaker with experience in comedies and dramas, bringing his vision to the thriller.
The Mysterious Plot of ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’
In the plot of “The Housemaid’s Secret”, protagonist Millie Calloway, played by Sydney Sweeney, returns for a new challenge. She takes a job as a housekeeper for a woman she can never see, in a house full of secrets. Throughout the story, Millie discovers dark truths behind a locked door, which threatens to expose mysteries even deeper than her own.
Details about the film’s production team
The production team is made up of experienced names in the industry. Hidden Pictures’ Todd Lieberman, Pretty Dangerous Pictures’ Laura Fischer and director Paul Feig himself are among the producers. Sydney Sweeney also serves as a producer through her company, Honey Trap.
Screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine, responsible for adapting the first book, returns to adapt “The Housemaid’s Secret”. Carly Elter, who oversaw the original film for Hidden Pictures, returns as executive producer, alongside Alex Young, also from Hidden Pictures. Honey Trap’s Kaylee McGregor is co-producing the project.
The film is overseen for Lionsgate by Chelsea Kujawa and Maria Ascanio. Robert Melnik was responsible for negotiating the deal on behalf of the studio.
The public success of the first film ‘The Housemaid’
The original film, “The Housemaid,” which opened in theaters in December 2025, was a huge box office success. Starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, the production grossed an impressive $126.4 million in the United States and $400.5 million globally. The first film’s performance established a solid foundation of expectation for this sequel.
The release of “The Housemaid’s Secret” is scheduled to take place from August 31, 2026, with great expectations from fans of the first film and the general public.
