Lionsgate has signed director Paul Feig to a first look deal ahead of the release of his psychological thriller “The Housemaid” starring Sydney Sweeney.
Lionsgate film chair Adam Fogelson made the announcement on Tuesday during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation ahead of a sneak peek of “The Housemaid” for movie theater owners in attendance. The deal was made through Feig’s production company Feigco, which he runs with producing partner Laura Fischer.
“From his breakthrough with ‘Bridesmaids’ to his most recent movie ‘The Housemaid,’ I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Paul for 15 years,” said Fogelson. “His sense of character and story are among the best in the business—that’s why his movies are so relentlessly entertaining.