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The Housemaid takes the stage at London's Richmond Theatre in 2027

Freida McFadden's bestseller The Housemaid becomes a stage play at London's Richmond Theatre in September 2027.

Freida McFadden writes bestselling thrillers. McFadden's novel The Housemaid, published in 2022, became a huge film that earned over $400 million.

Now it's being adapted for the stage. The stage production premieres at Richmond Theatre in London on September 11, 2027.

It will tour other venues. Playwright Bekah Brunstetter is writing the script.

She won a Tony nomination for adapting Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook. Director Matthew Dunster will lead production.

He recently directed The Hunger Games for the stage. The stage version follows the novel's plot.

A young woman gets a job as a live-in maid for a wealthy family. She uncovers their dark secrets.

The film starred Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. The stage cast hasn't been announced yet.

over 400 million dollars
Film box office earnings
September 11, 2027
Stage premiere date
Richmond Theatre, London
Premiere location
2022
Novel publication year

Why it mattersMcFadden's cross-media success shows how novels can build massive franchises reaching readers, film audiences and theatre-goers simultaneously.

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