Squid Game Creator Picks THIS Actor For Gi-Hun’s Role In American Version!
There has been much discussion recently about an American version of the popular series Squid Game.
There has been much discussion recently about an American version of the popular series Squid Game. Fans are actively wondering which actors would be ideal for the roles. Now, during a recent interview, the cast and the creator of Squid Game season 3 shared their thoughts on this very topic. It’s very interesting, so read on to know more about it.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the cast of Squid Game season 3, along with director Hwang Dong Hyuk, talked about the American version of Squid Game and which actor was in the mind of the director. In response, Lee Byung Hun said Adam Sandler, and Im Si Wan said Leonardo DiCaprio. Surprisingly, Im Si Wan was correct, as it was the exact actor who was in the mind of the director. Hwang Dong Hyuk stated that there were many rumours circulating about DiCaprio, including whether he might even make a brief appearance in the original series.
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Why Leonardo DiCaprio? The creator stated that the American actor would do well as a player in the games. He added that Leonardo DiCaprio has recently shown a knack for playing “loser roles” similar to Gi Hun’s character, and therefore he could nicely capture the struggles and vulnerabilities of the protagonist.
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For the unversed, the highly popular South Korean series Squid Game released its final season on June 27. The show has once again garnered immense buzz and has made records with its last season. However, some fans expressed disappointment, as they did not like the ending.
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First Published: July 03, 2025 6:37 PM
