The blood-soaked saga of ‘Squid Game‘ may have ended in South Korea, but if that wild Season 3 finale is anything to go by, the twisted survival game could be heading stateside. Los Angeles could be the land of the next deadly playground.
And none other than Oscar-winning powerhouse Cate Blanchett is paving the way, whose appearance in the final episode of the show is sending fans and industry insiders into full-on theory mode.
Cate Blanchett’s Mysterious Cameo In ‘Squid Game’ Finale Explained
In a finale packed with jaw-dropping moments, Blanchett’s unexpected cameo stands out as a major clue about the future of the franchise. She shows up in the very last minutes, casually playing a game of ddakji with a homeless man on the streets of Los Angeles.
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Her role as a mysterious recruiter mirrors the one Gong Yoo played back in Season 1, the man who lured Gi-hun into the twisted competition that started it all. But with Korea’s games destroyed and Gi-hun dead, Blanchett’s appearance may suggest that the brutal contest is expanding its reach, going international, and starting anew in the US.
Spin-Off Speculations And David Fincher’s Possible Involvement
Although ‘Squid Game’ creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has officially exited the franchise, Netflix hasn’t made any announcements about a spin-off. Still, that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning. According to a report from Deadline, acclaimed director David Fincher might be in talks to develop a US version of Squid Game.
If that’s true, it could mark a major reunion between Fincher and Blanchett, who previously worked together on ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’. While Netflix has yet to confirm anything, Blanchett’s presence and the global popularity of the franchise suggest that something big could be in the works.
In the meantime, ‘Squid Game’ as a brand is still thriving in every possible format. Netflix hasn’t just confined the series to the small screen. The franchise has already branched out into a BAFTA-winning reality competition series, ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’. They’ve also launched a mobile game and are rolling out immersive, real-life experiences in cities like Minneapolis and Dallas.
What’s Next For ‘Squid Game’? An American Version Could Be Closer Than We Think
So, is ‘Squid Game‘ officially getting an American version? Well, there’s no formal confirmation yet. But between Gi-hun’s sacrificial end, In-ho’s mysterious reappearance in Los Angeles, Blanchett’s recruiting scene, and whispers about Fincher’s involvement, all signs point to the next season or spin-off being set in the United States.
And given the show’s obsession with debt, desperation, and capitalism, America might just be the perfect setting for the next twisted chapter.
