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Squid Game: Is U.S.-Set Spinoff Series in David Fincher's Future?

Rumblings about David Fincher (Mindhunter) developing a U.S.-set Squid Game spinoff series (not reboot or silm) appear to be getting louder.

With less than two months to go until the second season of director, writer & executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk's Squid Game hits Netflix screens, there have been some very interesting rumblings about the franchise and how it could expand over the past few months – and now, it looks like those rumblings are getting louder. With the main series set to end its run with a third season in 2025, Deadline Hollywood is reporting exclusively that David Fincher (Fight Club, Mindhunter) will be developing an English-language series spinoff (nor reboot) from Squid Game that would reportedly be set in the same universe but reportedly in the U.S. Just so there's no confusion, Netflix had no comment to offer to the report so none of this is official. If true, it's expected that Fincher would spend a good chunk of 2025 on the series – not a feature film, as previously rumored – though little else is known beyond that at this stage.

The second season picks up three years after "Player 456" won the game – yet he remains determined to find those behind it and put an end to their vicious sport once and for all. Using his fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) starts with the most obvious of places: look for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway. But when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organization proves to be deadlier than he imagined. To end the game… he's going to need to re-enter the game. Here's a look back at a recent teaser for Netflix's Squid Game Season 2 – as we get a look at how the sharp-suited game recruiter (Yoo) readies himself for his life-shattering work:

Squid Game 2: What Else We Know So Far…

Here's a look back at what has previously been released for Squid Game 2, starting off with the date announcement and followed by a teaser that welcomes the players to the next game – especially Player 456:

Previously announced cast members include Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Hwang In-ho, Wi Ha-jun, Gong Yoo, Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Nuel, Park Sung-Hoon, Yang Dong-Geun, Park Gyu-Young, Jo Yu-Ri, Kang Ae-Sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-Uk, Choi Seung-Hyun, Roh Jae-Won, and Won Ji-An. Now, here's a look at who's set to join them:

Park Gyu-young: Well known for her role in the Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, she is also starring in the upcoming Netflix series Celebrity.

Jo Yu-ri: The singer and actress is known as a former member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.

Kang Ae-sim: A highly respected theater and musical actress in Korea, her performance in the TV series Be Melodramatic and the Netflix series Move to Heaven left a deep impression on the audience.

Lee David: Best known for his supporting roles in director Hwang's film The Fortress, he met Lee Jung-jae through the film, Svaha: The Sixth Finger.

Lee Jin-uk: Starred in the Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, he is also known for his roles in various Korean dramas and films, including in one of director Hwang's biggest films, Miss Granny.

Choi Seung-hyun: The singer & actor has starred in various Korean films and TV series such as Tazza: The Hidden Card and Commitment.

Roh Jae-won: Making his acting debut in 2021, he is fast gaining recognition through films like Missing Yoon and Ditto.

Won Ji-an: Made an impressive debut on the first season of the Netflix series D.P.

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