Lionsgate Adapts The Housemaid for Stage, 2027 London Premiere — SkimNews
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- Lionsgate is expanding its The Housemaid franchise with a stage adaptation set to premiere at London’s Richmond Theatre on September 14, 2027, launching a UK tour.
- Bekah Brunstetter is adapting The Housemaid for the stage, bringing her Tony-nominated playwriting background to the psychological thriller in collaboration with director Matthew Dunster.
- Matthew Dunster will direct the stage production, following his prior work on Hangmen and The Hunger Games: On Stage, both critically acclaimed theatrical runs.
- Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska of Melting Pot are producing the play in association with Lionsgate, building on their track record with Life of Pi and Paranormal Activity.
- Freida McFadden’s novel The Housemaid—the basis for the film and now the stage version—has spawned two sequels and become a global bestseller, fueling the franchise’s expansion.
- Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate’s President of Global Products & Experiences, stated the stage play and upcoming sequel film mark growing momentum for the franchise across media.
Why it matters: Lionsgate is turning a $400M-grossing film into a live theatrical experience, leveraging proven creative teams and a bestselling source to extend the franchise’s reach. This move signals a strategic bet on cross-platform storytelling, where stage adaptations now serve as revenue and engagement drivers alongside sequels.
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