Stephen Kalyn joins Sydney Sweeney and Kristen Dunst in Lionsgate’s The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to the 2025 hit. Learn cast, plot and release details.
Lionsgate has added Stephen Kalyn to the cast of The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to the 2025 box office hit The Housemaid. Kalyn joins a high‑profile ensemble led by Sydney Sweeney, Kristen Dunst, Michele Morrone and Paul Anthony Kelly.
The film adapts Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel, continuing the story of Millie, played by Sweeney, as she becomes entangled in another dangerous household filled with secrets.
Who Is Stephen Kalyn Playing?
Kalyn will portray Brock, Millie’s lawyer boyfriend. Brock is unaware of Millie’s criminal past, setting up a tense dynamic as the sequel explores the consequences of hidden histories and dangerous secrets.
Kalyn’s casting follows his breakout role as Dean Di Laurentis in Off Campus. He is also set to return for the show’s second season alongside Mika Abdalla.
His additional credits include:
- Gen V
- Cruel Intentions
- Motorheads
What Is the Plot of The Housemaid’s Secret?
The sequel follows Millie, who accepts a job as a housekeeper for a woman she is never allowed to see. Behind a locked door lies a secret that threatens to expose parts of Millie’s past she has tried to leave behind.
The story expands the psychological tension of the first film, blending domestic mystery with escalating danger.
Who Else Is Returning for the Sequel?
Several cast members from the first film will reprise their roles:
- Michele Morrone as Enzo
- Kristen Dunst as Mrs. Garrick
- Paul Anthony Kelly as Douglas Garrick
The sequel also introduces Marybeth, a receptionist at the Garricks’ company, adding new layers to the unfolding mystery.
Who Is Behind the Production?
Director Paul Feig returns to helm the sequel, with Rebecca Sonnenshine writing the screenplay after adapting the first book. Feig will produce alongside Todd Lieberman, Laura Fischer and Sydney Sweeney, who continues her work through her Honey Trap production company.
What Is Lionsgate Planning for the Housemaid Series?
Lionsgate has optioned Freida McFadden’s entire Housemaid book series, including:
- The original trilogy
- A fourth entry
- A short story
This signals long‑term franchise plans that could extend well beyond The Housemaid’s Secret.