Sweeney’s Sequel Set Faces Paparazzi
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Sydney Sweeney is filming the sequel to her 2025 thriller, “The Housemaid’s Secret,” in New York and New Jersey. Producers worry that the heavy paparazzi presence could reveal key plot twists, prompting daily efforts to block photographers. An insider noted the set remains relaxed, with no reported incidents. Director Paul Feig describes the film as “really stylish and cool.” The sequel follows Sweeney’s character, Millie Calloway, who takes a housekeeping job for a mysterious client. The original 2025 film earned about four hundred million dollars worldwide on a thirty‑five million dollar budget, prompting Lionsgate to greenlight the sequel shortly after its debut. The production team is determined to preserve the surprise elements that resonated with theater audiences.
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Timeline
- On January 15 2025 Lionsgate greenlights sequel after debut.
- On October 28 2026 Sweeney’s lingerie brand reported to be thriving.
- On November 4 2026 Paparazzi threat reported during sequel shoot.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Paparazzi risk could delay filming Possible long-term US impact: Potential impact on film’s surprise elements Most affected groups: Film production crew and actors Reader priority: High interest for film fans and industry observers
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