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Freida McFadden<\/strong> is the queen of twists, but she never saw this one coming: Vanna White<\/strong> recommended her book The Housemaid<\/a> on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.<\/p>\n When Paul Feig<\/strong> \u2014 who directed the upcoming film adaptation<\/a> of McFadden\u2019s wildly successful 2022 novel \u2014 appeared on a recent episode of the game show, he gave the movie a shout-out.<\/p>\n \u201cYou think about Bridesmaids, Spy, Heat. You are the go-to comedy director. What comedy is next for you?\u201d Celebrity Wheel of Fortune host Ryan Seacrest<\/strong> asked, to which Feig, 63, replied, \u201cMy next comedy is not a comedy at all. It\u2019s actually called The Housemaid.\u201d<\/p>\n White, 68, didn\u2019t waste any time sharing her endorsement of the psychological thriller, interrupting Feig to sing its praises.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cOh, oh! One of my favorite books. Loved it!\u201d she told Feig. \u201cCan\u2019t wait to see it.\u201d<\/p>\n Feig was appreciative of White\u2019s excitement<\/a> about the film and made sure to give McFadden, 45, credit for the captivating story.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you, Vanna,\u201d he said. \u201cFreida McFadden, the writer, is great. It\u2019s a thriller with lots of twists and turns, but it\u2019s a fun thriller, I will say.\u201d<\/p>\n McFadden recorded the Celebrity Wheel of Fortune moment on TV and posted the clip via Instagram on Saturday, November 22. <\/p>\n \u201cPaul Feig on Wheel of Fortune! And the great Vanna White said she loved The Housemaid!!!! Somebody pinch me \u2026,\u201d she captioned the video.<\/p>\n Feig subsequently left a sweet comment for McFadden, writing, \u201cSo honored that you entrusted me with directing your amazing novel. Thank you, Freida. I think we did you proud!\u201d<\/p>\n Sydney Sweeney<\/strong> \u2014 who plays the lead role of Millie Calloway in the film \u2014 also \u201cliked\u201d McFadden\u2019s Instagram post.<\/p>\n McFadden\u2019s popular book series<\/a> includes The Housemaid, 2023\u2019s The Housemaid\u2019s Secret and 2024\u2019s The Housemaid Is Watching. Feig\u2019s film will cover the events of the first novel, which centers around a young woman named Millie who becomes a live-in housemaid for a seemingly perfect, wealthy family hiding dark secrets in their home.<\/p>\n In addition to Sweeney, 28, the cast of The Housemaid includes Amanda Seyfried<\/strong> as Nina Winchester, Brandon Sklenar<\/strong> as Andrew Winchester, Michele Morrone<\/strong> as Enzo and Elizabeth Perkins<\/strong> as Evelyn Winchester. The film is set to be released in theaters on December 19.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. 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