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David Fincher Set To Direct First English-Language ‘Squid Game’ Series, Film Adaptation To Follow

Fans who have been waiting patiently for the second season of ‘Squid Game’ are in for something much more than just new episodes. Sources speaking with Deadline report that Netflix is in development on a new English-language ‘Squid Game’ series with David Fincher at the helm.

While the details of this much-awaited show remain under wraps, Fincher’s involvement in the project. If he gets on board, it is highly likely that the show will turn out to be better than its predecessors. Here’s all we know about it.

David Fincher Will Helm The Next ‘Squid Game’ Expansion

Still from 'Squid Game' (Image: Netflix)
Still from ‘Squid Game’ (Image: Netflix)

Deadline has reported that David Fincher is set to head the next version of the ‘Squid Game’ franchise, likely to be a show. While no details of the show have been released so far, Fincher is confirmed to fully commit to the project in 2025.

This will mark the first English-language scripted ‘Squid Game’ series and Fincher’s entry in it will turn the stake a notch higher. For months, rumors have swirled over Fincher’s next move. Now sources claim that he might squeeze in another film later, though the ‘Squid Game’ series will be his first move.

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The English-language adaptation is the latest in the growing list of ‘Squid Game’ expansions, which also include an unscripted competition series called Squid Game: The Challenge’, renewed for a second season, and an upcoming video game franchise.

‘Squid Game’ Fits Right Into David Fincher’s Forte

Still from 'Squid Game' (Image: Netflix)
Still from ‘Squid Game’ (Image: Netflix)

David Fincher’s possible involvement with the world of ‘Squid Game’ is not far-fetched. The themes of the show are dominated by everyday people thrust into deadly, twisted scenarios, which is reminiscent of Fincher’s 1997 thriller ‘The Game’, starring Michael Douglas. Both stories explore ordinary lives unraveling in extraordinary, terrifying circumstances, a hallmark of Fincher’s work on films like ‘Se7en’ and ‘Gone Girl’.

Netflix has not commented on the project to date, but sources report that ‘Utopia’ writer Dennis Kelly will write the series.

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Besides, Fincher has been instrumental in being a driving force behind much of the Netflix content since directing ‘House of Cards’. He also helmed ‘Mindhunter’, and produced the Emmy-winning Netflix animated hit ‘Love, Death & Robots’.

Fincher has been pondering what’s next since wrapping his latest film, ‘The Killer’, which premieres this month. Meanwhile, Squid Game’ Season 2 hits the screen on December 26.

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Aishwarya is a Senior Sub-Editor at First Curiosity. Working as a news writer for over 3 years, she has written on an array of things for a couple of media houses in different capacities. With writing as her outlet, she is now exploring the world of art and glamour. An avid reader and writer alike, Aishwarya likes to delve into any and all forms of art.

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