Squid Game USA The Celebrity Cameo That Just Broke the Internet!

Squid Game Goes Stateside: Everything We Know About the USA Spin-Off After Shocking Celebrity Cameo

The finale of Squid Game's explosive third season has left fans reeling, but the story may not be over yet! While Seong Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) journey seemingly concluded with a selfless act, a tantalizing glimpse into the future suggests the games are far from finished.

Warning: Major spoilers for Squid Game season 3 ahead!

Season three culminated in a dramatic showdown, with Gi-hun sacrificing himself to ensure the safety of Jun-hee’s newborn child. The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) ultimately delivers the child, along with the staggering 45.6 billion won prize money, to detective Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon). However, the episode’s final moments hinted at something bigger, hinting that the games are expanding globally.

The biggest surprise came in the form of a cameo that has sent the internet into overdrive. Picture this: The Front Man, cruising through Los Angeles, spots a familiar scene – a game of ddakji, the very game used by the enigmatic salesman (Gong Yoo) to recruit players for the deadly competition.

But here's the kicker:

The salesman is portrayed by none other than the legendary Cate Blanchett!

This unexpected appearance strongly suggests that Blanchett may be a recurring character in a new Squid Game spin-off set in the United States.

Unfortunately, fans may have to wait a while for this new chapter. Here's what we've gathered so far about the American spin-off:

What We Know:

• Confirmed: An English-language version of Squid Game is indeed in development for Netflix, as reported by Deadline in October 2024.
• Director: The project is reportedly being helmed by none other than David Fincher, the acclaimed director behind such hits as The Social Network, Gone Girl, and Netflix's own Mindhunter and House of Cards.
• Setting: The spin-off is expected to be based in the USA.
• Continuation, Not Remake: This will be a continuation of the original series, expanding the universe rather than simply remaking the original Korean drama.
• Writing: Dennis Kelly, the creator of the British thriller Utopia, is reportedly writing the scripts.
• Filming: Rumors suggest that filming could begin as early as this December.

Cast Speculations:

• While no official cast announcements have been made, Cate Blanchett's cameo has fueled speculation about her involvement in the spin-off. Her previous collaboration with David Fincher on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button makes her return a distinct possibility.

Netflix's Silence:

As of now, Netflix has not issued an official statement regarding the upcoming series. We have reached out to the streaming giant for comment and will update as soon as we have more information.

In the meantime, all three seasons of Squid Game are available to stream on Netflix.

The prospect of a Squid Game spin-off in the USA, led by a director as visionary as David Fincher and potentially featuring a star as luminous as Cate Blanchett, is incredibly exciting. The possibilities for exploring new themes, characters, and the globalization of the games are endless. One thing is for sure: the world will be watching.

Source: https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/squid-game-usa-netflix-spinoff-1235460