Squid Game: Last News

Squid Game has been criticised for not casting a transgender actor as a trans character in the forthcoming second season.South Korean male actor Park Sung-hoon plays the role of a transgender woman in the Netflix drama, who joins the competition to fund her gender-affirming surgery.As part of a new 10-minute video released by Netflix today (December 5), the cast talk about their respective characters in season two. Park talked about his role as Hyun-Ju, a former special forces soldier who joins the game.He added: “Even though she faces prejudices and tough situations, she shows incredible strength, decisiveness, and natural leadership.

Squid Game. Today (November 27), the streaming service unveiled the new trailer for Squid Game season two.

Squid Game.On November 26, the streaming giant dropped a clip titled ‘The Backrooms (Found Footage)’ for the upcoming Squid Game season two. Using a first-person filmed found footage format, it takes viewers through the empty Squid Game set.The clip begins in the players’ dormitory, which are filled with bunk beds and ‘O’ and ‘X’ symbols on the floor, which are part of a new game mechanic this season.

Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk has teased a new mechanic in the upcoming season two of the hit Netflix series.In an interview with KoreaJoongAng Daily, Hwang shared that the highly anticipated season two of Squid Game will introduce a new “election system” to the show’s dealy games. According to the director, the “OX” voting system allows the game’s contestants to vote whether to continue the games after each round.“People are really taking sides a lot these days.

the South Korean thriller series on Netflix, recently told the BBC he lost “eight or nine” teeth filming the first season of the show. In a 2022 interview with Variety, the 53-year-old producer said that six of his teeth fell out during the production of the show — but he corrected that number this week.Hwang’s Emmy Award-winning series follows hundreds of destitute citizens as they participate in a mysterious “survive or die” contest that promises to award one winner with a transformative sum of money, so long as they survive a sick Field Day-inspired tournament of perverse children’s games.“Even though the first series was such a huge global success, honestly I didn’t make much,” the Seoul native told the BBC while promoting Season 2, which premieres on Dec.

Netflix hit Squid Game, has admitted that the reason he made a second season is “money”.The second run of episodes of the satirical Korean survival show is set to land on the streaming service on December 26 and will follow Gi-hun, the winner from season one, as he becomes “determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport”.The trailer for the highly anticipated second season arrived in October, and returns viewers to the competition in which contestants play a series of children’s games, hoping to win a life changing cash prize. However, those who fail to complete the tasks are killed.In a new interview with the BBC, Hwang is asked what drove him back to the show, after previously declaring he would never return.

David Fincher is reportedly set to develop an English-language version of the hit Korean series Squid Game for Netflix.The Fight Club and Gone Girl director has been rumoured to be involved with the dystopian show for several months, and now Deadline have reported that he is “likely” to be committing his time to its English language incarnation in 2025.This would represent the first scripted spin-off from Hwang Dong-hyuk’s South Korean original, which debuted on the streaming service in 2021. The show instantly became a pop culture juggernaut, spawning an upcoming second season and a reality competition in 2023.Deadline also report that Fincher’s version of the show will be written by Dennis Kelly, known for Utopia and The Third Day, as well as the film version of Matilda The Musical.Fincher’s involvement with Squid Game has uncanny echoes of the director’s third feature film The Game. That 1997 movie, starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn, also followed a regular businessman becoming entangled in a mysterious and deadly game that is beyond his control.The new season of the Korean version of Squid Game, meanwhile, returns on December 26.

Squid Game featuring the return of Gong Yoo.Yesterday (October 1), Netflix shared the latest teaser for Squid Game season two. The new clip is focused on Gong Yoo’s mystery character, cryptically and only known as The Salesman, from its hit first season.The minute-long clip features a cinematic look into The Salesman’s morning routine as he prepares himself for work, before he is seen walking out of the subway onto a station platform.

Squid Game has been released – watch it below.Today (September 20), Netflix shared a new look at the highly anticipated South Korean dystopian survival thriller series during its Geeked event. The short teaser clip contains slight spoilers, so viewer’s discretion is advised.In the teaser, we see Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) – who won the game in season one – being visited at his home by The Frontman, the overseer of the titular Squid Game challenge.We then get quick glimpses of the challenge’s playing grounds, shots being fired and the piggy bank-shaped prize pot being filled with cash before it is finally revealed that Gi-hun is forced back into the game, once again as player 456.Watch the teaser trailer for Squid Game season 2 below.Season two’s release date of December 26 was announced last month, alongside the news that the show had been renewed for a third and final season.The new episodes will continue the story of Gi-hun, the winner at the end of season one, as the character becomes “determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport”.Gi-hun uses his winnings to “fund his search” as he realises “the path toward taking down the organisation proves to be deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it”.The first season of Squid Game scored a four-star review, with Hidzir Junaini writing for NME: The show’s sharp social critiques, suspenseful competition and sympathetic characters remain largely enthralling throughout.

Squid Game season two will arrive today (September 19), Netflix has announced.The hit K-drama is due to premiere later this year, and ahead of its release, the streamer has previously teased fans with a brief clip.Last month, a clip was shared in which we see a number of players’ numbers flash across the screen, before focusing on 456 – aka Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) – who turns to look at the camera.The text then reads: “The real game begins.”Yesterday (September 18), Netflix announced that a new trailer would be arriving today, with the caption: “It’s almost time to pull you back in.” It followed with an image that was captioned, “The game will not stop” – check it out here:It's almost time to pull you back in. Squid Game Season 2 special teaser TOMORROW.

It’s that mad time of year again, the fall season rush. In film terms, it’s manic in terms of releases and film festivals.

Squid Game live experience is set to open in New York ahead of season two of the Netflix K-drama.Entitled Squid Game: The Experience, contestants will be able test their skills and strategies in challenges inspired by the series including red light, green light under the big robotic doll, Young-hee’s watchful eye at Manhattan Mall from October 11.It will be open from Thursdays to Mondays from October 11, with individual and group tickets going on sale next Wednesday (August 21) 10am ET (3pm BST) here.The New York experience will also include a night market with Korean-inspired food, snacks, cocktails and a “Squid Mart,” with collectibles and merchandise.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix is also planning to open other Squid Game experiences in Europe and Asia later this year.Interactive games company Immersive Gamebox and Netflix previously launched a real-life Squid Game multiplayer game in the US and UK in September 2022.There has since been a live Squid Game experience in Los Angeles last year entitled Squid Game: The Trials.Meanwhile, season two of Squid Game is due to premiere later this year.

Squid Game lead actor Lee Jung-jae is currently under police investigation after being accused of committing fraud.South Korean news outlet Chosun Ilbo reported on August 10 that the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul confirmed it is currently investigating complaints filed against Lee and Park In-kyu, former CEO of video production company WYSIWYG Studios, for crimes allegedly breaching South Korea’s Specific Economic Crimes Act.The complaint was lodged by Kim Dong-rae, current CEO of separate drama production company RaemongRein. In his formal complaint, Kim accused Lee and Park of “misleading him into believing that their involvement as major shareholders would greatly benefit his company’s growth”.Kim subsequently transferred his shares to both Lee and Park on this basis, however now alleges that Lee and Park are attempting to kick him out of the company’s management team after acquiring his shares.Kim also added in his complaint that despite a prior agreement on joint management – which he claims was documented in their contract – Lee and Park failed to honour this clause.

Squid Game season two.The hit Netflix K-drama is due to premiere later this year, and ahead of its release the streamer has teased fans with a brief clip.In it, we see a number of players’ numbers flash across the screen, before focusing on 456 – aka Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) – who turns to look at the camera.The text then reads: “The real game begins.”Fans on social media have shared their excitement following the teaser, one writing: “Ooohhhhh, we are so back!!!”“Yesss, season one was amazing,” another wrote, while a third asked of Gi-hun’s return to his dark hair look: “What happened to the red hair?”Writing on YouTube, one user said: “I miss the old cast. At least Gi-Hun is still with us,” while another added: “‘The REAL game begins’.

Squid Game fans have shared their reaction to the news that the hit Netflix K-drama will conclude with its third season.In a teaser clip released on Wednesday (August 31), the streamer announced that the second season will premiere on December 26, while also confirming that a third and final run of episodes will arrive in 2025.Netflix also released a letter from Squid Game writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, where he touched on the show’s eventual conclusion: “I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.“We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you’re excited for what’s to come.”Attention all players: we’re here to deliver an important message.

Squid Game, and announced that the show has been renewed for a third and final season.Today (August 1), Netflix released the announcement date trailer for the long-awaited season two of Squid Game. The clip opens with runners racing in a stadium, before people dressed in the show’s iconic green tracksuit overtake them.Watching over them are the Front Man and his masked guards, as he says: “It’s been three years, are you ready to play again?” Season two of Squid Game will premiere on December 26, with a newly announced third and final season coming next year.According to a newly released synopsis for Squid Game season two, the upcoming instalment will follow season one winner Gi-hun – aka Player 456 – who has become “determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport”.To this end, Gi-hun uses his winnings from the game to “fund his search”, before realising that “the path toward taking down the organization proves to be deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it”.Meanwhile, Netflix has also released a new letter from Squid Game writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, where he touched on the upcoming final two seasons of the show: “I am thrilled to see the seed that was plated in created a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.”The newly announced premiere date for Squid Game season two aligns with the update series lead Lee Jung-jae gave back in May.

Squid Game star Wi Ha-joon has teased his role in the upcoming second season of the hit Netflix K-drama.Wi Ha-joon starred in the first season of Squid Game as Hwang Jun-ho, a police officer who goes undercover to find his missing brother. The actor’s return for the show’s second season was confirmed in June 2023, when the streamer announced the castings of K-pop idols T.O.P and Jo Yu-ri.In a new interview with The Korea Times, Wi teased the return of Hwang for season two of Squid Game.

David Fincher is reportedly working on a remake of Netflix‘s hit dystopian South Korean series Squid Game.According to a report from The Playlist, Fincher has reportedly been working on the series for around two years, though neither Netflix nor the Fight Club director have confirmed the production.Per The Playlist, Fincher first decided to work on a Squid Game remake shortly after the Korean series’ release in 2021, which was a pop culture juggernaut, spawning a reality competition and an upcoming second season. The publication also reports that Fincher has hired writer Dennis Kelly for the project.

Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae has been accused of trying to take over production company RaemongRaein, best known for K-dramas Maestra and Reborn Rich.Today (June 10), Lee Jung-jae and his company Artist United were accused by Kim Dong-rae, CEO of RaemongRaein, of trying to usurp control of the production company in a press statement, per The Korea Herald and The Korea Times.Kim’s press statement comes amid a legal dispute between Artist United and RaemongRaein, with the former having filed an application with the court seeking approval to hold an extraordinary general meeting to appoint RaemongRaein’s directors.Artist United had become the largest shareholder of the publicly listed RaemongRaein this March, after having acquired 18.44 per cent of the company. Notably, Lee is the largest shareholder of Artist United witha 23.49 per cent stake, while also owning 5.12 per cent of RaemongRaein.In his press statement, Kim alleged that Artist United had “used Raemongraein’s funds to acquire a suspended entertainment company” and that the move was “contrary to our initial discussions before the investment”.“This move by [Lee and Artist United], just three months after becoming the largest shareholder, appears to be an attempt to use Raemongraein’s cash assets as a shell to acquire another company,” Kim added in his statement.Kim also mentioned Lee directly in his statement, claiming that the actor “has never visited the company or presented any vision for its management”.

The 8 Show director Han Jae-rim has revealed that the new K-drama series had started development before Squid Game, which it has been often compared to.In in a new interview with The Korea Times, The 8 Show director Han Jae-rim told that publication that he “understands” that the new Netflix K-drama had “started getting developed before [Squid Game]”. He added that he thought twice about working on the series following the “explosive success” of Squid Game.Han later outlined what he believes are the differences between the two K-dramas, saying that they diverge “in terms of rules and conflicts”.

Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae has reportedly shared when we can expect season two of the hit Korean drama.The series, which aired on Netflix in 2021 was hugely popular, becoming the platform’s most-watched series within its first 28 days of being uploaded. It has gained more than 265million views since its release, and received 14 Emmy nominations, with Lee winning the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.The highly-anticipated second season began production in July last year, with a teaser trailer having been released by Netflix in February.Now, Lee has given an update on when we can expect the series, as he told Business Insider via an interpreter that it “will be released in December”.