There’s a chance Leonardo DiCaprio may be invited to join Netflix’s “Squid Game” one day according to the show’s creator, writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Speaking at a press conference in Seoul on Friday, Hwang was asked if any known Hollywood actor would star in the next season, and had a fun response:
“There will be no known Hollywood actor in Season 2. That’s not in the plan and if the stage changes, maybe in Season 3 – but for Season 2, it is still set in Korea. Leonardo DiCaprio did say he’s a big fan of ‘Squid Game,’ so maybe if time or chances allow, we can ask him to join the games. We have already joked about that.”
Hwang confirmed they will start shooting the second season next year ahead of a release in 2024. In addition, the new season would see a big jump in production budget and the games that will be played in the season have already been locked. He adds:
“I beg you not to write articles about the games because the audience needs to feel the suspense and thrill of what’s coming next. If I get too drunk and babble, I ask you to suffocate me to stop me from giving spoilers.”
The press conference came in the wake of the show’s unprecedented success at the Emmy Awards with six wins across various categories – including for its lead actor and direction.
The series premiered as a Netflix original nearly a year ago and racked up 1.65 billion hours of viewing in the first 28 days after its premiere.
Source: Variety
