The Housekeeper

The Housekeeper
The Housekeeper
Directed by	Richard Eyre
Screenplay by	Rose Tremain
Based on	The Housekeeper; by Rose Tremain
Produced by	Julia Taylor-Stanley; Kevin Loader; Herbert L. Kloiber;
Starring	Caitríona Balfe; Emma Laird; Anthony Hopkins; Helena Bonham Carter;
Cinematography	Andrew Dunn
Production; companies	Artemis Films; Embankment Films; Night Train Media;
Countries	United Kingdom; Germany;
Language	English

The Housekeeper is an upcoming romantic drama film directed by Richard Eyre, based on the novel of the same name by Rose Tremain. It stars Caitríona Balfe, Emma Laird, Anthony Hopkins, and Helena Bonham Carter.

Cast

The film was announced on 28 October 2024.^[1]^[2] It was presented at the American Film Market the following month.^[3]

Uma Thurman, Phoebe Dynevor, and Anthony Hopkins were announced as cast members on 28 October 2024.^[1]^[2] In January 2026, Thurman and Dynevor were replaced with Caitríona Balfe and Emma Laird, with Helena Bonham Carter also joining the cast.^[4]

Principal photography began on 10 February 2026, in Cornwall, with Andrew Dunn as the cinematographer.^[5] Filming also took place at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, and was completed by early May.^[6]

Embankment Films owns the global sales rights to the film.^[6]

1 2 Ritman, Alex (28 October 2024). "Uma Thurman, Anthony Hopkins and Phoebe Dynevor to Star in Richard Eyre's Forbidden Romance 'The Housekeeper' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (28 October 2024). "Uma Thurman, Phoebe Dynevor & Anthony Hopkins Set For 'The Housekeeper' — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
↑ Vourlias, Christopher (4 November 2024). "AFM Buzz Titles: Indie Action Movies, Period Dramas and Genre Thrills Look to Lure Buyers at 2024 Market". Variety. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
↑ Ritman, Alex (2 February 2026). "Helena Bonham Carter, Caitriona Balfe and Emma Laird Join Anthony Hopkins in Richard Eyre's Daphne du Maurier-Inspired Romance 'The Housekeeper'". Variety. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
↑ Calnan, Ellie (10 February 2026). "2026 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
1 2 Ritman, Alex (6 May 2026). "'The Housekeeper' First Look: Richard Eyre's Daphne du Maurier-Inspired Romance Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter and Caitríona Balfe Wraps Production (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 May 2026.