Overview
- Sweeney shared behind-the-scenes images from The Housemaid showing her in a blood-smeared costume, including a shot under a “Hot Set” sign and another biting what appears to be a cucumber.
- The posts drew widespread attention online and fed a broader conversation about body confidence and publicity tactics.
- Director Paul Feig publicly praised Sweeney’s self-assurance, calling her pride in her appearance healthy in comments reported via The Times and Daily Mail.
- Initial critiques report strong work from Sweeney and notable on-screen chemistry, positioning the thriller as a potential rebound after earlier flops such as Madame Web and Christy.
- At the New York premiere, Sweeney told People she would welcome sequels drawn from Freida McFadden’s follow-up books, while Feig said a continuation would depend on audience turnout.