Sydney Sweeney was photographed in the parking lot of a grocery store in Ridgewood, New Jersey, exuding a distinct aesthetic reminiscent of the 1990s grunge era.
The Anyone But You actress, 27, was seen adopting a more understated appearance while on location for her latest project, The Housemaid, currently being filmed in the northern New Jersey area.
Her hair, cascading to her waist in loose waves, featured a striking four inches of dark regrowth visible from her center part, adding to the character-driven transformation for the role.
The actress, who recently made headlines for her tropical bikini shoot, was seen on set wearing a black-and-white patterned midi-skirt paired with a black bomber jacket and black combat boots, embracing a casual yet edgy look.
Sydney Sweeney takes on the role of Millie Calloway in the upcoming psychological thriller The Housemaid, adapted from Frieda McFadden’s 2022 novel of the same name. In the film, Millie is employed as a maid for Nina and Andrew Winchester, portrayed by Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, as the plot unfolds with chilling twists and suspenseful intrigue.
The film, directed by Paul Feig, is an adaptation of Frieda McFadden’s bestselling 2022 novel The Housemaid. The author expressed her enthusiasm for the project on Instagram when the adaptation was announced in October, writing, “I can’t even express how excited I am to announce that #TheHousemaidMovie is coming soon! Lionsgate has come up with the absolute perfect cast and director, and I am just so grateful.”
Sydney Sweeney stars as Millie Calloway, a recently paroled and homeless woman seeking a fresh start. Millie secures a job as a live-in maid for the affluent Winchester family, which she initially views as a dream opportunity. However, her optimism quickly fades as the family’s dark secrets begin to surface.
As the book’s synopsis reveals, Millie narrates:
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…
Millie’s duties include cleaning the Winchesters’ luxurious home, picking up their daughter from school, and preparing meals for the family. However, tension grows as she notices Nina creating messes simply to watch her clean and telling unsettling lies about her daughter. Meanwhile, Andrew Winchester, Nina’s husband, appears increasingly fragile with each passing day.
This psychological thriller promises to delve into Millie’s struggle to navigate the sinister dynamics within the household while concealing her own troubled past.
The chilling synopsis of The Housemaid deepens the suspense surrounding Millie’s precarious situation:
“But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life.”
Millie’s curiosity takes a dark turn:
“I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But soon she finds out—and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.”
Her inner turmoil intensifies:
“But I reassure myself that the Winchesters don’t know who I really am. And they don’t know what I’m capable of.”
While filming, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar have reportedly been bonding off-screen, including a recent outing for dinner at The Polo Bar in Midtown Manhattan.
This project continues Sydney Sweeney’s exploration of darker roles. Known for her breakout performance in Euphoria, she further delved into psychological and horror themes in 2024 with her portrayal of Sister Cecelia in Immaculate. The IMDb synopsis describes Cecelia as “a woman of devout faith” who accepts a position at an esteemed convent, only to uncover its terrifying secrets.
The Housemaid promises to bring another gripping and unsettling narrative to Sydney’s repertoire, showcasing her versatility and penchant for complex characters.
