Florence Pugh signs in to play the title character in Universal Pictures’ The Maid

Florence Pugh signs in to play the title character in the Universal Pictures adaptation of the upcoming book The Maid

Florence Pugh has always proven that she is one of the greatest working actresses today, coming ashore with another famous project.

The 24-year-old British beauty has signed to play the title character in The Maid for Universal Pictures, according to The Deadline.

The news comes just six months after HarperCollins entered a six-publisher auction ‘Warm Up’ for the new novel from Canadian writer Nina Prose.

In demand: Florence Pugh has always proven that she is one of the greatest working actresses today, landing yet another high-profile project

In demand: Florence Pugh has always proven that she is one of the greatest working actresses today, landing yet another high-profile project

The Maiden: 24-year-old British beauty has signed on to play the title character in The Maid for Universal Pictures, according to the Deadline

The Maiden: 24-year-old British beauty has signed on to play the title character in The Maid for Universal Pictures, according to the Deadline

The Maiden follows Molly (Pugh), a maid in the Grand Ritzy Regency Hotel, accustomed to ‘invisibility,’ cleaning up after the rich and famous and the mysteries that leave them after them.

Her world turns upside down when she finds a famous and wealthy guest on whose bed Mr. Black was dead.

The following is described as a study for the fact that mirrors the popular board game Clue, as Molly tries to figure out who she can trust.

Invisible: The Maiden follows Molly (Pugh), a maid at the Grand Regency Hotel, who is 'accustomed to being invisible,' cleaning up after the rich and famous and the mysteries of they leave behind

Invisible: The Maiden follows Molly (Pugh), a maid at the Grand Regency Hotel, who is ‘accustomed to being invisible,’ cleaning up after the rich and famous and the mysteries of they leave behind

HarperCollins will release The Maid as one of their top hardcore titles in Spring 2022, following the intense bidding war in June.

Nita Prose is the pen name of Nita Pronovost, the vice president and editorial director of Simon & Schuster in Canada.

Pugh will also be a producer, along with Josh McLaughlin for Wink Pictures and and Chris Goldberg through his Winterlight Pictures, with Rosg’s chief executive performing.

Top Hardcover: HarperCollins will release The Maid as one of their flagship hardcover titles in Spring 2022, following the intense bidding war in June

Top Hardcover: HarperCollins will release The Maid as one of their flagship hardcover titles in Spring 2022, following the intense bidding war in June

There is no screenwriter or director attached to the project at this time, although producer Goldberg revealed on Twitter that he has always seen Pugh play Molly.

‘When I read @NitaProse’s book in one sitting I saw one person: @Florence_Pugh. And now she’s a star and I do, ’he began.

‘Totally surreal. It could never have happened without: @agentmilburn @josiefreedman. So grateful and encouraging right now, ‘he concluded.

Always: No screenwriter or director is involved with the project at this time, although producer Goldberg revealed on Twitter that he has always seen Pugh play Molly

Always: No screenwriter or director is involved with the project at this time, although producer Goldberg revealed on Twitter that he has always seen Pugh play Molly

Tweet: ‘When I read @NitaProse’s book in one sitting I saw one person: @Florence_Pugh.  And now she’s a star and I do, ’he began

Tweet: ‘When I read @NitaProse’s book in one sitting I saw one person: @Florence_Pugh. And now she’s a star and I do, ’he began

Pugh is coming off two critically acclaimed 2019 films, the thriller A24 Midsommar and Sony ‘s adaptation of Little Women.

She also stars in the much-anticipated Marvel Studios Black Widow adventure as Yelena Belova, the sister of title character Scarlett Johansson.

Pugh will also be rehearsing that role in the upcoming Hawkeye TV series, and is currently filming Don’t Worry Darling, the new film from director Olivia Wilde, appearing alongside Harry Styles and Chris Pine.

Getting a good reputation: Pugh is coming off two acclaimed 2019 films, the Midsommar A24 Thrush and Sony's adaptation of Little Women

Getting a good reputation: Pugh is coming off two acclaimed 2019 films, the Midsommar A24 Thrush and Sony’s adaptation of Little Women

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