New Thriller "The Housekeeper" Set for Release in 2025

A Starry Cast Led by Uma Thurman and Anthony Hopkins

The film adaptation of the short story turned novel by Rose Tremain, "The Housekeeper," has finally assembled a top-tier cast for its production. The project, spearheaded by the renowned director Richard Eyre, promises an evocative romance that harks back to the stomping grounds of Daphne Du Maurier.

Uma Thurman, Anthony Hopkins, and Phoebe Dynevor Headline the Cast

The cast includes:

• Uma Thurman, making her long-awaited film comeback in a central role of the housekeeper named Danni.
• Anthony Hopkins, taking the reins as the wealthy Lord DeWithers, the exotic locale’s commanding figure.
• Phoebe Dynevor, embodying the role of the young and beautiful novelist, Daphne Du Maurier.

Their chemistry and the stellar performances from these seasoned actors are anticipated to bring complexity and depth to the film.

Director Richard Eyre and Author Rose Tremain Join Forces

Richard Eyre, known for helming “Notes on a Scandal” and “Iris,” is at the helm of the project. Eyre has been cited for his ability to pull out the best performances from his cast, which promises "a story as rich and turbulent as the landscape that it inhabits."

The script is based on Rose Tremain’s short story and forthcoming novel, which offers a unique blend of love, fear, fiction, desire, ambition, death, and legacy. Eyre directeur’s narrative is described as one that teases shifting audiences’ sympathies while handling the intricacies of its characters.

Production Details

"The Housekeeper" is being produced by Julia Taylor-Stanley and Kevin Loader. Currently set to be launched at the American Film Market (AFM) by Embankment Films alongside CAA Media Finance, the U.S. rights are co-repped by CAA, ensuring a strong distribution strategy.

Anticipation Builds for the Release

The collaboration between Richard Eyre and Rose Tremain has undoubtedly created buzz in the film industry for its intricate storytelling and sophisticated themes.

Embankment Films’ Hugo Grumbar notes that “Richard Eyre is a master storyteller whose films command award-winning performances. Beyond the magnetism of its romance, ‘The Housekeeper’ brims with unexpected turns of desire and deceit, addressing today’s challenges to find purpose and identity.”

Taylor-Stanley also expressed the team’s excitement: “Kevin and I are thrilled to bring Rose’s evocative story to a global audience by the end of 2025.”

Mark Your Calendar for the Release

Set to unveil its mystic, brooding, and wild landscape of Cornwall rendered in sweeping cinematography, "The Housekeeper" promises to be a visual and emotional treat.

Don’t miss Una Thurman’s highly anticipated return to the silver screen. Be part of the conversation as this epic romance story line takes you through a rich web of emotions, secrets, and unrequited love.

Hoard the information, invite friends, and mark your calendars for this anticipated cinematic event!