Amanda Seyfried has given fans the maid A new reason to remain hopeful, suggesting that her character may not be done with the story yet.
While attending the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival on Saturday, January 3, the actress shared that she hopes a sequel happens and believes she will be a part of it in some way.
talking to Variety during the event, where it was celebrating its separate release in 2025. Ann Lee’s WillSeyfried made it clear that she is eager to return, even if briefly.
“No one has said anything about issue #2, but I guarantee you there will be issue #2. And I almost guarantee you I’ll make a little cameo in it,” he said.
the maidReleased December 19, it stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, a woman who lies on her resume to get a job as a live-in nanny with a wealthy family.
Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, the refined but brooding matriarch of the house.
The psychological thriller takes Millie into what the synopsis describes as “a sexy, seductive game of secrets and power, with shocking twists that keep you guessing until the end.”
Directed by Paul Feig, the film is based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel, which already has two follow-up books, The maid’s secret and The maid is watching.
Seyfried hinted that the second story focuses on Millie entering a new house, with much still developing around Enzo, played by Michele Morrone.
While discussing Nina’s future, Seyfried admitted that she’s especially curious to see how the dynamic continues, adding that she would “take that fucking role again.”
Sydney Sweeney has also expressed excitement about returning.
The actress recently said she would love to play Millie again and shared how deeply she connected with the books and the character.
He described Millie as “spicy” and a fighter who stands her ground.
Beyond the screen, Seyfried has spoken warmly about working with Sweeney, noting that she feels protective of her co-star amid the intense public attention.
With both leads openly supporting a sequel and source material ready to be explored, fans of the maid Maybe you won’t have to wait forever to revisit their twisted world.
