Amanda Seyfried addressed one of the dynamics behind The Housemaid’s intense performances while reflecting on her experience working with co-star Sydney Sweeney. Seyfried explained why she felt bad for Sweeney during the filming of the psychological thriller.
Amanda Seyfried talks about Sydney Sweeney
Amanda Seyfried discussed Sydney Sweeney in the context of filming The Housemaid, where they co-starred alongside Brandon Sklenar. Seyfried said, “I actually felt bad for Sydney and Brandon… they couldn’t play. Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end. But I feast the whole time” (via Vogue). She noted that while her role allowed for expressive freedom, her co-stars had more constrained characters.
Directed by Paul Feig, The Housemaid is adapted from Freida McFadden’s novel and features Seyfried as Nina, the employer of Millie, played by Sweeney. Seyfried described the project as “like capturing lightning in a bottle.” Feig praised Seyfried’s performance: “Amanda turns a note that could be marginal into something that changes her whole performance… Amanda turns her into a three-dimensional character.”
Seyfried also spoke about her offscreen relationship with Sweeney, stating, “We related over people experiences… I also probably give way too much unsolicited advice… I knew [Sweeney] appreciated it.” She said she felt “somewhat protective” of Sweeney, explaining, “She’s got it so much harder than I ever did — not even close. She’s got a spotlight on her that I never had, never wanted.”
In December 2025, Seyfried told Who What Wear that Sweeney is “gonna continue to make choices in her career that [she] thinks will define, or at least solidify, her as an actual actress.” She added, “People are too distracted by all the other s*** that is created around her.” Seyfried acknowledged the external scrutiny Sweeney faces, referencing the backlash to Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle ad and how Sweeney addressed it publicly by clarifying her intent and values.
A sequel to The Housemaid has been confirmed by Lionsgate, following the film’s success.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
