La adaptación cinematográfica de Paul Feig de la novela más vendida de Freida McFadden, The Housemaid, cuenta con un elenco talentoso y toma algunos giros inesperados de la historia original. La película se centra en Millie, una joven con una historia problemática, que consigue un trabajo como empleada doméstica de una pareja adinerada. Mientras trabaja, descubre secretos ocultos sobre ellos y sobre todos los involucrados.
Sydney Sweeney y la nominada al Oscar Amanda Seyfried protagonizan “The Housemaid”, junto a Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Indiana Elle y Mark Grossman. La película, escrita por Rebecca Sonnenshine (conocida por “Archive 81”), ha sido bien recibida por la crítica, que elogia su inteligente interpretación del género del thriller y sus sólidas actuaciones. Actualmente cuenta con una calificación de “fresco certificado” del 78% en Rotten Tomatoes por parte de los críticos y una puntuación de audiencia del 91%.
Antes del estreno de la película The Housemaid, Ash Crossan de ScreenRant habló con Paul Feig, Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar y Michele Morrone. Al hablar de cómo adaptaron la novela de McFadden, Feig explicó que el libro era tan bueno que no querían hacer cambios significativos.
Mira, como alguien que ha visto muchas adaptaciones, lo entiendo: lo que funciona en la página no siempre se traduce en la pantalla. El director me dijo que realmente querían elevar la narración visual y darle más impacto emocional. Se dieron cuenta de que algunas cosas que brillan en la novela simplemente no funcionaban visualmente, por lo que buscaron activamente formas de mejorar ciertas escenas y momentos, para brindarle a la audiencia una experiencia más apasionante e inmersiva.
Lo que realmente disfruté fue mantener al público adivinando, incluso a aquellos que conocían bien el libro. Fue divertido lograr que la gente se involucrara tanto en lo que pensaban que estaba sucediendo que olvidaron temporalmente la trama original. ¡Algunos lectores de libros incluso me dijeron que casi olvidaron la historia por un tiempo!
Sklenar describió un enfoque cuidadoso del proyecto, no sólo en la filmación, sino también en cómo los actores desarrollaron sus personajes. Su objetivo era complacer a los fans del libro The Housemaid y cumplir con las expectativas, sin dejar de ofrecer algo nuevo e inesperado. Sklenar quería específicamente amplificar ciertos elementos de su personaje para crear una interpretación más intensa.
En la novela de McFadden, Andrew es retratado como algo pasivo y Sklenar señala que no parece físicamente fuerte. El actor, que mide 6’2″, usó esto como inspiración, particularmente para las escenas más intensas. Su objetivo era enfatizar la pasividad de Andrew para crear un personaje que fuera a la vez físicamente intimidante y genuinamente aterrador.
La retorcida historia de la película supuso para el reparto grandes retos durante el rodaje
Sabes, por lo que he escuchado, muchos fanáticos realmente se están conectando con la fidelidad con la que esta adaptación captura su imaginación; específicamente, la casa y cierto personaje se sienten exactamente como los imaginaron. Tenía curiosidad: ¿qué parte de darle vida a esto disfrutaron más los creadores?
Siempre imaginé la película como una película de Nancy Meyers al revés, por lo que trabajar en la casa fue muy divertido. Mi diseñadora de producción, Elizabeth Jones, y yo pasamos mucho tiempo buscando la ubicación perfecta: la casa casi parece un personaje en sí misma. Luego la transformamos en esta casa blanca e inmaculada y gradualmente la hicimos más espeluznante y ruinosa, hasta que finalmente se desmoronó por completo.
ScreenRant preguntó al elenco sobre el desafío de retratar personajes que tienen que ocultar sus verdaderas intenciones. Querían saber cómo los actores abordaron la construcción de esas fachadas, qué fue lo más difícil de no revelar todo por adelantado y qué fue lo que más disfrutaron de ese aspecto de sus papeles.
Con un guión que ya es tan detallado, aún así era importante mantenerse organizado. A veces necesitaba un recordatorio de exactamente cuándo se suponía que mi personaje debía manipular sutilmente a Millie; esa parte era complicada. Realmente necesitaba que alguien me ayudara a mantener el rumbo.
Paul Feig: No, fue divertido.
Amanda Seyfried: Porque, para mí, Nina es muy dinámica desde el principio.
Sydney Sweeney explicó que el personaje de Millie revela sus intenciones a los espectadores con bastante rapidez, aunque no a Nina. El público descubre cosas sobre las motivaciones de Millie al mismo tiempo que el propio personaje las descubre.
Paul Feig: Pero me gusta que al final descubrimos a la persona que llevas dentro.
Amanda Seyfried: Sí, pero definitivamente, nuestros personajes no eran quienes ven.
Sydney Sweeney: No, you guys were just [perfect] in the beginning, a complete 180 by the end.
Amanda Seyfried: And shooting that out of a sequence is challenging.
Paul Feig explained that filming in the actual house allowed them to shoot scenes mostly in order. However, the attic scenes were filmed on a sound stage, which meant they had to return later and film those portions. He considers this a challenging but enjoyable part of the filmmaking process.
Amanda Seyfried: That room seems so big. It’s small. [Chuckles]
ScreenRant asked Michele about her character, noting that much of the movie focuses on uncovering who she is, and a lot of her screen time involves quietly observing. They wanted to know how she felt about playing a character who spends so much time subtly moving around the house and how enjoyable that aspect of the role was.
For me, the most enjoyable aspect of this role was exploring a stranger, more unusual side of myself. I really got to ask questions like, ‘Who is this person? What motivates him? Why does he behave this way?’ It was a good challenge, especially since I’m usually very active and like to be busy. This role required me to be still and quiet, and to portray someone who observes others in a peculiar manner. Discovering that odd side of myself was fun, and I enjoy embracing those kinds of quirks.
Paul Feig: So, you’re saying it’s hard to shut up, is what you’re saying. [Chuckles]
Michele Morrone: It was really hard to shut up. Absolutely. [Laughs]
The interviewer asked Brandon about creating a sense of uncertainty for the audience. They noted that even in the first scene, they weren’t sure if they liked the character or not, and that this ambiguity made it hard to know who to trust.
It was a lot of fun playing with the audience’s expectations in this role. Like Amanda mentioned, it’s about carefully building the story arc and subtly hinting at things to come, almost like laying traps. It felt like a game of chess – my character was manipulating everyone, and I, as the actor, was consciously guiding the audience’s perceptions in a way that’s different from most roles. Usually, you just focus on embodying the character, but with this film, we were all very aware of how the audience would interpret things. We intentionally tried to mislead and surprise them, and that awareness really helped us achieve that.
Usually, when I play a character, I focus on bringing them to life. But with this story, because so many people already love the book, there’s extra pressure to get it right and honor what fans expect.
ScreenRant asked about the turning point in the dynamic between the two lead actresses, Amanda and Sydney. They pointed to examples from other films – like the scenes between Anna and Blake in A Simple Favor, Kristen and Rose in Bridesmaids, and Melissa and Rose in Spy – where the chemistry between the actors was really palpable. They wanted to know if there was a specific moment – perhaps during the chemistry read or a particular scene – where the director felt that same exciting connection between Amanda and Sydney.
I don’t want to reveal too much, but there’s a big confrontation about halfway through the movie that was incredibly well-executed. Specifically, the moment Amanda comes down the stairs – her expression and the way the scene unfolds after that – was fantastic. I was thrilled with every take; it was a really fun scene to film.
Amanda Seyfried: It was different every time. There was also some physical [stuff happening].
Paul Feig: Exactly. You [Sydney] just came off of a boxing movie, so you were ready.
Amanda Seyfried: He was like, “Do it, do it!” And I was like, “[In a meek voice] I can’t!” [Laughs]
ScreenRant: I’ll say, Nina has a scream that you can feel in your soul. Was filming that cathartic?
Amanda Seyfried felt the filming schedule was very tight. She’d often read a scene in the script and worry about when they’d get to it, only to find it suddenly appearing on the day’s schedule. Surprisingly, this lack of preparation was freeing. She felt less self-conscious and more able to just perform.
Paul Feig: And it was freezing cold.
You know, filming on location can be brutal, and this particular shoot was no exception – absolutely freezing! But honestly, there’s something about being in the scene, even if it means being bundled up in a car, that just feels right. It’s a good feeling, a real connection to the work.
As a huge fan, I always love hearing about behind-the-scenes stuff! So when ScreenRant asked what project everyone had to keep most under wraps, and if they were any good at it, I was instantly hooked. It’s fascinating to think about all the secrets in Hollywood and whether people could actually pull off keeping them!
Amanda Seyfried: I am doing one right now, and I’m doing a great job.
ScreenRant: Do we know what it is or is it not out there yet?
Amanda Seyfried: No, not at all, nope. Nobody knows. It’s not necessarily a fictional thing.
Paul Feig: Oh, mysterious. We’re going to get it out of you.
Amanda Seyfried: Maybe I’m switching careers.
Paul Feig: Oh my God.
Amanda Seyfried: No, I’m not switching careers. [Chuckles]
Paul Feig jokingly asked if someone was planning a political campaign or making a movie about this person. He then suggested getting them to talk by offering them alcohol.
Amanda Seyfried joked that if anyone mentioned alcohol, she’d definitely notice. She laughed, adding that she’s not known for being subtle, so she’s managing to keep her composure well.
Sydney Sweeney says it’s frustrating because people constantly ask her about the show Euphoria, but she’s unable to share any updates or information.
Paul Feig: That’s true. That’s very true. Fellas, what are you hiding?
I’m working on a project that hasn’t been publicly revealed yet, but it’s not exactly a secret. With previous shows I’ve been in, people always asked what would happen next. My problem was, I’d always spoil it for everyone! I’d tell them how amazing the finale was, what happened, and how much it would affect them. Then they’d get mad at me for ruining the surprise. I just thought the storylines were so good, and I wanted them to be prepared. They’d tell me to stop giving away details, and I’d try to convince them to read the scripts. They’d tell me they didn’t want to know! It’s funny because I actually never watch the episodes myself – I just love telling my friends about them, even though it means they can’t enjoy the surprise.
Paul Feig says the most challenging secrets he’s ever had to keep were related to this film. Adapting a book creates a unique situation because some fans already know the plot. He jokingly advises people not to read the book before seeing the movie – instead, he suggests watching the film first, then buying and reading the book afterward.
Amanda Seyfried: What was our secret name for The Housemaid?
You know, when we were making the movie, we had this funny little code name: ‘Winger.’ It started because we needed to direct all the trucks and equipment around the set, so someone just started putting up signs with that name. Honestly, I have no idea why ‘Winger,’ but it stuck! I just went with it – seemed easier than questioning it at the time. [laughs]
Amanda Seyfried: I didn’t like it. I didn’t like going to work on Winger.
ScreenRant: Paul, do you know what you’re doing next? Is that your secret that you’re hiding?
I’m currently considering three different projects, but I can’t share any details about them right now. That’s all I can say.
Brandon Sklenar joked that Paul had a surprising number of suits and watches, wondering exactly how many he owned. He pointed out that during the seven weeks of filming, Paul wore a different suit every single day.
Paul Feig: I’ve probably got about 80 suits. [Laughs]
Brandon Sklenar: I think I’ve owned one suit.
Amanda Seyfried: Also, they’re all bespoke. I mean, it takes a lot. It’s very artful.
Paul Feig needs custom-made clothes because his body shape is unusual – his shoulders are quite sloped, so off-the-rack clothing doesn’t fit him well.
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