Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’ in New Jersey

Sydney Sweeney is back in Millie Calloway’s uniform, and Hoboken got the first look. Hoboken Girl reported that the 29-year-old filmed scenes with Michele Morrone on Wednesday, October 14. National outlets then picked up the set photos, including Page Six on October 15, and they give fans the first real glimpse of the sequel to 2025’s surprise thriller hit.

The Housemaid’s Secret at a Glance

Detail	What We Know
Film	The Housemaid’s Secret
Star	Sydney Sweeney, reprising Millie Calloway
Director	Paul Feig
Co-stars	Michele Morrone, Kirsten Dunst; Stephen Kalyn seen on set
Spotted filming	Hoboken, NJ (October 14–15); William Paterson University, Wayne (October 6, per the school paper)
Studio	Lionsgate
Release date	December 17, 2027
First film	The Housemaid (December 19, 2025)

What Happened on the Set in Hoboken?

Reports from the shoot put the cameras on Garden Street on Wednesday morning, where Sweeney and Morrone filmed outside. Several outlets described a moment when Morrone kissed Sweeney on the forehead between takes. Afterward, Sweeney stopped to greet fans who had gathered nearby.

On Thursday, photographers caught Sweeney with Stephen Kalyn. A fan account said he plays her character’s lawyer boyfriend, Brock, but the studio has not confirmed that. Meanwhile, Hoboken Girl reported that the crew had already shot at William Paterson University in Wayne earlier in the month.

Why Is This Story Trending Now?

The photos offer the first visual proof that the sequel is moving, and fans have waited since Lionsgate confirmed it. Variety reported that the original film opened to a modest $19 million. However, it kept drawing audiences through the holidays and finished near $400 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. That kind of slow burn builds a loyal fanbase.

There is also a local angle. The first film shot in New Jersey too, so the state is becoming a recurring character in the franchise. As a result, Hudson County residents keep posting their own photos, which helps the story spread well beyond entertainment sites.

What Is The Housemaid’s Secret About?

According to TheWrap, Lionsgate’s official logline has Millie taking a job keeping house for a woman she never gets to see. Then she discovers the truth behind a locked door, which threatens to expose secrets darker than her own.

The film adapts the second book in Freida McFadden’s series. Rebecca Sonnenshine, who wrote the first script, returns as screenwriter, and Paul Feig directs again. In addition, Sweeney produces through her Fifty-Fifty Films banner.

Kirsten Dunst joins the cast, and she has a local tie of her own, because she grew up in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Still, no one has photographed her on set yet.

Can Lightning Strike Twice at the Box Office?

Lionsgate is repeating the original’s playbook with the same director, the same writer and a mid-December opening two years after the first film. That date also pits the film against Avengers: Secret Wars and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which Variety calls male-skewing franchises. Clearly, Lionsgate is betting on counter-programming again.

The studio has also optioned all three books in the series, so a strong result could mean more Millie. In a statement TheWrap reported, Lionsgate said it “believed in these stories from the very beginning.”

What Is Confirmed and What Is Not?

The studio has confirmed that Sweeney, Morrone and Dunst are in the cast, that Feig is directing and that the film opens on December 17, 2027.

Set reports, on the other hand, remain unconfirmed: Kalyn’s role, the specific scenes and any plot details people draw from the photos. The reports I found do not say whether Amanda Seyfried returns. Therefore, treat storyline guesses based on a few street photos with caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much was Sydney Sweeney paid for The Housemaid?

TMZ reported that Sweeney earned $7.5 million to lead the first film, and The Hollywood Reporter repeated the figure. Nobody has reported a salary for the sequel.

What is Sydney Sweeney filming now?

She is shooting The Housemaid’s Secret in New Jersey. Reports from Hoboken and Wayne show her on location with Michele Morrone and Stephen Kalyn.

When does The Housemaid’s Secret come out?

Lionsgate set a wide theatrical release for December 17, 2027.

Who is in the cast of The Housemaid’s Secret?

Sweeney returns as Millie, Michele Morrone returns as Enzo and Kirsten Dunst joins. Stephen Kalyn also appeared on set with Sweeney, but his role remains unconfirmed.

Where is The Housemaid’s Secret filming?

Crews have filmed in Hoboken and at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Comic Basics also reports that the shoot covers New York City this fall.

What Comes Next for the Sequel?

For now, the best clues are a few street photos and a studio logline. Production runs through the fall, so official images probably will not appear before next year. Until then, Hudson County residents remain the franchise’s most reliable source of news.