Amanda Seyfried gave fans The cleaning lady a new reason to remain hopeful, suggesting that his character may not be done with the story yet.
While attending the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival on Saturday, January 3, the actress said she expected a sequel to happen and thought she would be a part of it in some way.
Talk to Variety at the event, where she celebrated her separate release in 2025 Ann Lee’s willSeyfried has made it clear that she wants to return, even if only briefly.
“No one has said anything about number 2, but I guarantee there will be number 2. And I almost guarantee I will be a small cameo in it,” she said.
The cleaning ladyreleased December 19, stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, a woman who lies on her resume to get a job as a live-in nanny for a wealthy family.
Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, the refined but troubling matriarch of the house.
The psychological thriller draws Millie into what the synopsis describes as “a sexy and seductive game of secrets and power, with shocking twists and turns 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 subsequent books, The housekeeper’s secret And The cleaning lady watches.
Seyfried hinted that the second story focuses on Millie moving into a new home, with a lot still happening around Enzo, played by Michele Morrone.
While discussing Nina’s future, Seyfried admitted that she was particularly curious to see how the dynamic continues, adding that she would “come back to that role.”
Sydney Sweeney also expressed her excitement about returning.
The actress recently said she would “love” to reprise Millie, sharing how deeply she connected with the books and the character.
She described Millie as “spicy” and a fighter who holds her own.
Beyond the screen, Seyfried spoke 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 ripe for exploration, fans of The cleaning lady we may not have to wait forever to revisit its twisted world.
