David Fincher

Yes, you read that right. Popular South Korean Netflix series Squid Game is getting an American spin-off. U.S media outlet Collider recently reported that the filming for the new series titled Squid Game: America will begin next year, and will be directed by renowned director David Fincher. While the cast for the film has not been revealed, many speculate that Cate Blanchett will join the show, as she had a cameo at the end of Squid Game Season 3. Read on to know more. Squid Game To Get An American Spin-Off Titled Squid Game: America Fans of the franchise have been speculating for Squid Game to get an American spin-off for a while now. At the end of Squid Game season 3, viewers saw Cate Blanchett play a mysterious character; however, reports reveal that the actress will not be part of the spin-off. Reports also suggest that the Squid Game: America remake will be completely disconnected from the original show, featuring all new characters and plot line. The series will be directed by David Fincher, an acclaimed director who has directed award-winning films like Gone Girl and Fight Club. The script will be developed by Dennis Kelly and Hwang Dong Hyuk, the director of the Squid Game series, and Kim Ji Yeon, CEO of FirstMan Studio, will join as producers. The release date for Squid Game: America has not been decided yet. However, Collider predicts that it will be released sometime in 2028 around Christmas, similar to the time when the first two seasons of Squid Game were revealed. Also Read: All The Reasons Why Fans Found Squid Game Season 3 Disappointing Squid Game is an internationally renowned franchise that has won multiple prestigious awards. The series has three seasons, with the second and third seasons being interconnected. Lee Jung Jae plays the lead role of Seong Go Hun in the show. Also Read: Squid Game Actor Lee Jung Jae’s New K-Drama Faces Backlash Over Controversial Age-Gap Casting The plot follows several contestants who accept an invitation to participate in a deadly game to win a tempting cash prize.

David Fincher

David Fincher To Lead Squid Game’s American Spin-Off Squid Game: America!