Freida McFadden couldn’t believe what she was hearing when she watched a recent episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Director Paul Feig competed on the October 24 episode alongside Alex Borstein and Michael Zegen. During the episode, White admitted that she’s a fan of McFadden’s thrilling series, The Housemaid.
Key Takeaways
- Director Paul Feig announced that his next project is an adaptation of Freida McFadden’s bestselling thriller, The Housemaid.
- Vanna White shared her love for the book series during the episode.
- McFadden caught wind of the shoutout and shared her reaction on Instagram.
Shocking Shoutout
During the episode, host Ryan Seacrest asked Feig about his iconic comedies. Then, he’s asked what’s next for the famous director. “You think about Bridesmaids, Spy, and The Heat. You are the go-to comedy director. What comedy is next for you?” Seacrest wondered.
Feig shared that his next project is different from his other movies in that it’s not a comedy. It’s a thriller. Feig announced his upcoming film, The Housemaid, starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney.
It’s based on the thrilling book series by McFadden. “My comedy is not a comedy at all. It’s actually called The Housemaid,” Feig responded. Co-host Vanna White exclaimed, “Oh! Oh! One of my favorite books! Loved it!” she exclaimed. “Can’t wait to see it.”
McFadden caught wind of the shoutout when she watched the episode. On Instagram, she posted a clip from that episode along with the following caption, “Paul Feig on Wheel of Fortune! And the great Vanna White said she loved the Housemaid!!!! Somebody pinch me…”
Feig took to the comments section to write, “So honored that you entrusted me with directing your amazing novel. Thank you, Frieda. I think we did you proud! 🙏❤️”
New Thriller Coming To Theaters
The Housemaid is set to release in theaters on December 19. The movie will only chronicle the first book. It’s unclear whether the two books, The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid is Watching, and the novella, The Housemaid’s Wedding, will also be turned into movies.
The first book is a psychological thriller about Millie Calloway, a former convict, who is hired to work as a live-in maid for the Winchester family. But that’s not the surprising part of the book. She finds herself immersed in the family’s dark secrets, realizing they’re more dangerous than she is.
The movie also stars Brandon Sklenar, Michele Marone, and Elizabeth Perkins. What are your thoughts on White being a big fan of The Housemaid?
