Squid Game’s Future May Feature Leonardo DiCaprio

Squid Game was a huge hit when it first premiered in 2021, and it’s gone on to win numerous awards and acclaim all through this present awards season. Even although the second season is a few methods off, there exists the query of how lengthy the present will run, and what it will possibly do to high itself with future seasons. And a part of that potential future could also be…bringing in actors from the west?

At a latest Netflix press occasion in Seoul, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk addressed a query about if Hollywood actors would seem, and to this, he mentioned: “There will be no known Hollywood actor in Season 2…it’s still set in Korea.” However, to go together with that, Dong-hyuk added that he is aware of Leonardo DiCaprio is a fan of the present, and mentioned it wasn’t off the desk for a hypothetical third season. “Maybe if time or chances allow, we can ask [Leo] to join the games.”

Part of what made the unique Squid Game take off was its forged of actors who a lot of the west hadn’t heard of earlier than. Bringing Hollywood actors into the present appears like it might create a little bit of a disconnect, like if you see an actor doing adverts for a different country. It may nonetheless work, particularly relying on which actors they get and the context of their inclusion, however their look nonetheless runs the danger of ruining the immersion and pressure of individuals enjoying childhood video games for money and getting shot after they lose. Much like with Netflix’s upcoming actuality recreation present based mostly on the collection, the thought of seeing recognized western faces on this present feels a bit of off.

Squid Game will return for season 2 in 2024.

[through Variety]

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