What would you do if you had in your hands an unexpected success that has grossed 400 million at the box office and sold millions of books worldwide? If the answer is not “Get everything possible out of it,” let me tell you that you are lying to yourself. And the perfect example is the good Freida McFadden, who after bursting onto the scene thanks to The Maid, now wants to increase her wealth with another adaptation. I wouldn’t say no to anything that would increase the bank account, Freida. Attending to success After the success of the movie and […]
What would you do if you had an unexpected success that has grossed 400 million at the box office and sold millions of books worldwide? If the answer is not “Get the most out of it,” let me tell you that you are lying to yourself. And the perfect example is the good Freida McFadden, who after bursting onto the scene thanks to The Maid, now wants to increase her wealth with another adaptation. I wouldn’t say no to anything that would boost the bank account either, Freida.
Attending to Success
After the success of the movie and the novel, Lionsgate has already signed a new version of The Maid, this time in theater format. The producers will be Melting Pot, who have already created unforgettable plays such as Life of Pi, Paranormal Activity or The Notebook. Yes, you read that right, plays: there is a whole subworld of movies re-adapted to the stage that, judging by what we’ve seen, must be working quite well.
No one knows when the performances will start, but it is expected to be before the second part of The Assistant arrives on December 17, 2017. The saga has 3 novels and a short story that can always be extended, so Hollywood still has room to continue telling the misadventures of Sydney Sweeney in film, theater, and wherever she pleases.
Lionsgate is not going to settle for just The Assistant: it has smelled the money and is going for it, with future versions of Dirty Dancing, La La Land, Wonder, and The Hunger Games, which is already being performed in London’s West End, where it is receiving rather average reviews. You can’t have success forever!
The Oscars are considered the pinnacle of the year for movie lovers, an event that all actors and directors desire, although not everyone gives it the same weight. Amanda Seyfried, known for her roles in Mean Girls and Mamma Mia!, has been one of the potential candidates for the 2026 Oscars for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a musical that tells the story of the founder of the Shakers sect. Despite her performance being highly praised by critics, the actress did not receive a nomination this year. She says that the awards […]
The Oscar Awards are considered the pinnacle of the year for film lovers, an event that all actors and directors aspire to, although not everyone places the same importance on it. Amanda Seyfried, known for her roles in Mean Girls and Mamma Mia!, has been one of the potential candidates for the 2026 Oscars for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a musical that tells the story of the founder of the Shakers sect. Despite her performance being highly praised by critics, the actress did not receive a nomination this year.
Says that the awards are not important
Despite this disappointment, Seyfried has stated that such a result does not concern her. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, she said: “I have come a long way in my career without winning one. Why would I need one now?” Her focus is more on the nomination than on the victory, noting that a nomination is already a recognition of her work and talent. So far, Seyfried has one Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Mank in 2021.
The actress also emphasized the importance of making deliberate artistic decisions in her career, contrasting her recent commercial success with the film The Assistant, which has grossed $368.9 million worldwide on a budget of $35 million. This financial performance has left her in a good position to move forward with her career, where she seeks to demonstrate her versatility in challenging roles.
The will of Ann Lee will premiere in Spain on March 13, directed by Mona Fastvold, which represents another step in Seyfried’s evolution as an actress. As she continues to seek diverse roles, her career seems to be pointing towards a promising future, independent of Academy recognition.
The movie The Assistant, starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, has achieved notable box office success, grossing $374 million globally with a budget of only $35 million. This psychological thriller, based on the novel by Freida McFadden, tells the story of Millie, a young woman trying to escape her past who ends up working for the Winchester family, who hide dark secrets. What did she produce? Amanda Seyfried, who plays Nina Winchester, recently shared that she had no prior knowledge of her role as executive producer of the film. In a statement, she expressed her surprise at finding out three […]
The movie The Assistant, starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, has achieved notable box office success, grossing 374 million dollars globally on a budget of only 35 million. This psychological thriller, based on the novel by Freida McFadden, tells the story of Millie, a young woman trying to escape her past who ends up working for the Winchester family, who hide dark secrets.
What did you produce?
Amanda Seyfried, who plays Nina Winchester, recently shared that she had no prior knowledge of her role as executive producer of the film. In a statement, she expressed her surprise at finding out three weeks later that her agent had negotiated this role. “I was a producer and I didn’t know until three weeks later. I called one of the producers and said: You have me as an executive producer”, Seyfried commented, reflecting her expectations about the film’s success.
The enthusiasm for a sequel is already generating conversations, even if her character does not appear in the novel that continues the story. Seyfried has hinted at her possible involvement, stating: “No one has said anything about the sequel, but I guarantee you there will be one. I can almost guarantee that I will have a small cameo“. This second film will be developed by Lionsgate, which has assigned director Paul Feig and Sydney Sweeney to bring the story to life based on the second novel in McFadden’s trilogy.
In addition, writer Rebecca Sonnenshine is taking on the script adaptation, which adds more anticipation among fans of the first installment. With the growing popularity of The Assistant, it is likely that the sequel will become another notable success within the genre, confirming that cinema in theaters is far from being extinguished as some predict.
When everyone thought movie theaters were dead, they suddenly rebelled with the best January since 2020: 620 million at the American box office (36 million more than the next record of 2023), in a phenomenon that is repeating in almost all countries. Low and medium-budget films have been piling up, achieving results of all kinds, from just enough to save the plates of Sin Piedad to the astronomical figures of La asistenta, which has already grossed 334 million worldwide, practically multiplying its budget by ten. And this is […]
When everyone thought movie theaters were dead, they suddenly rebelled with the best January since 2020: $620 million at the American box office (36 million more than the next record of 2023), in a phenomenon that is repeating in almost every country. Low and medium-budget films have been piling up, achieving all kinds of results, from just enough to save the plates of Sin Piedad to the stratospheric figures of La asistenta, which has already grossed $334 million worldwide, practically multiplying its budget by ten. And this is good news for movie theaters… but, above all, for streaming services.
Enjoy it as it should be: on TV
Let’s take the theatrical release of Sin Piedad, starring Chris Pratt, as a paradigmatic example. I don’t know if you’ve seen it, but its tone, script, and style are those of a movie made directly for streaming. It cost about 60 million dollars, and Prime Video is well aware that if it were released as an original on its platform, no one would watch it. The cinema no longer serves as the main exhibition window, but rather as a showcase of what is to come to your streaming. What matters is not that it makes enough to be profitable, but that it piques the viewer’s curiosity to keep paying for another month.
The 4.9 euros it costs in Spain (14.99 in the United States) monthly is more interesting for Amazon than the money it makes from ticket sales, because that has to be shared among too many intermediaries. The streaming revenue is all theirs. And, logically, more people will always watch a movie that was number 1 in theaters than one whose existence they are unaware of, no matter how much Chris Pratt is featured prominently. Thus, Sin Piedad has grossed 49 million and will not cover expenses in theaters, but it is more than enough: it was number 1 for an entire week and was talked about on social media. The sleight of hand could not have gone better. It will be profitable.
Years ago, the success of a movie was based on two distinct windows. The first and main one was the cinema. The second was the sales (and rentals) of VHS and DVD, which was much more powerful than believed. Now, it has diversified much more: theaters remain the first window in terms of time, but not in terms of importance. In fact, there are movies in the United States that earn more money for the producer through VOD (hence they release them earlier, even risking piracy) or that have their main life later, when they are offered to all users under subscription.
Of course Warner is interested in the fact that One Battle After Another has made money at the box office and received Oscar nominations, but don’t be fooled by reality: the 208 million it grossed (compared to a budget of 130-175 million) would have been considered a failure in the past, but fame has kept the audience subscribed to HBO Max and brought in new viewers. At $18.49 for the standard version, multiplied by 128 million subscribers worldwide, the result is 2.366 billion a month. A month! Are you already convinced that movie theaters are just the trailers for streaming?
It is the new normal, and the final station of this journey we started in 2020: the coexistence between movie theaters and streaming that has led to all of them taking a good slice. The only problem? What Netflix is going to do with Warner, which could disrupt everything again. I’m afraid only time will tell. Let’s keep our fingers crossed to continue like this.
The sequel to The Assistant, a film directed by Paul Feig that has captured the attention of both the public and critics thanks to its combination of dark humor, tension, and a dizzying pace, is already on the horizon. However, the news that the protagonist of the first film, Nina Winchester, played by Amanda Seyfried, will not be returning has generated great concern among fans. Seyfried’s absence leaves a significant void, considering the chemistry she shared with Sydney Sweeney, who reprises her role as Millie Calloway. Sydney Sweeney is left alone In the plot of this sequel, […]
The sequel to The Assistant, a film directed by Paul Feig that has captured the attention of both the public and critics thanks to its combination of dark humor, tension, and a dizzying pace, is already on the horizon. However, the news that the protagonist of the first film, Nina Winchester, played by Amanda Seyfried, will not be returning has generated great concern among fans. Seyfried’s absence leaves a significant void, considering the chemistry she shared with Sydney Sweeney, who reprises her role as Millie Calloway.
Sydney Sweeney is left alone
In the plot of this sequel, titled The Maid’s Secret, Millie Calloway is released from prison after serving a sentence for involuntary manslaughter and accepts a job as a maid for Nina Winchester and her husband Andrew. The story, based on the novel by Freida McFadden, portrays Andrew as an abusive and controlling man, while Nina, although aware of Millie’s past, manipulates her to achieve her own goals. This dramatic twist promises to maintain the intense, albeit dark, essence of the first film.
Despite the intriguing premise, the producers face the challenge of compensating for Nina’s absence in the narrative. The tandem between Sweeney and Seyfried was one of the pillars of the success of the first installment, so it is questioned how the creative team will manage to maintain the same level of energy and emotional connection without its central character. Although a new chapter in Millie’s life will be explored, Seyfried’s absence could impact the audience’s perception of this sequel.
With Paul Feig returning to direct and the inclusion of Sweeney, the sequel aims to find its own path. However, it remains to be seen whether it can overcome the shadow of its predecessor and how the elements of abuse and manipulation that deepen the original narrative will be adapted in this installment.
Lionsgate has taken an exciting step by presenting the trailer for its upcoming movie, The Assistant, a thriller directed by Paul Feig that will hit theaters on December 19. The film stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, two actresses who have gained significant recognition in the entertainment industry. Be careful with the places you work Based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden, The Assistant follows the story of Millie, played by Sweeney, a young woman trying to escape the dark secrets of her past. The plot unfolds in a setting in […]
Lionsgate has taken an exciting step by releasing the trailer for its upcoming film, The Assistant, a thriller directed by Paul Feig that will hit theaters on December 19. The film stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, two actresses who have gained significant recognition in the entertainment industry.
Be careful with the sites where you work
Based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden, The Assistant follows the story of Millie, played by Sweeney, a young woman trying to escape the dark secrets of her past. The plot unfolds in an environment where tension and suspense are key elements, offering viewers an immersive experience that promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
Paul Feig, known for his work in comedies and his ability to blend genres, delves here into the world of thrillers, which has sparked curiosity among both critics and fans. The choice of Sweeney and Seyfried as leads indicates an intriguing approach to character building, perhaps adding an emotional complexity to the narrative that could set it apart from other thrillers on the market.
With its premiere scheduled for December, The Assistant also falls into a traditionally competitive month for cinema, where several productions seek to attract an audience eager for new cinematic experiences. Fans of the genre and the actresses are eager to see how Feig’s direction will influence the story penned by McFadden.
In summary, The Assistant is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the season, with an intriguing premise and a talented team that promises a high-quality thriller. The anticipation is palpable as theaters prepare to welcome this new addition to the cinematic catalog.
