With back-to-back nominations and awards won by the phenomenal Netflix K-drama "Squid Game," director Hwang Dong Hyuk reveals the possible cameo of legendary Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio in the series' upcoming sequel.
Hwang Dong Hyuk Gives Glimpse of 'Squid Game' Sequel
"Squid Game's" global success also heightened its cast members' - Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, and more - fame in the international scene.
The production also confirmed to release the much-anticipated sequel to the series.
As fans are anticipating the forthcoming second installment of the show, which is said to be released in 2024, director Hwang Dong Hyuk shares some of his plans for the drama.
According to a media outlet, Insight, the possibility that big international stars might appear in "Squid Game" season 2 has been raised, and is starting to gain attention from the public.
Hwang Dong Hyuk Wants Leonardo DiCaprio To Appear in 'Squid Game' Season 2
Based on the report from the British publication Daily Metro on September 16, "Squid Game" director revealed that among the international top stars that might appear in the future season of the Netflix series is none other than legendary Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio!
The director said, "Overseas actors said they like 'Squid Game.' Leonardo DiCaprio said he was a big fan of the series, so I thought about contacting him."
During the meeting after the Emmys held in Seoul on September 16, He explained that he didn't remember the "Titanic" lead actor said he wanted to appear in the drama, but he showed a lot of love for Dong Hyuk's masterpiece.
The celebrity also drew attention when he took snaps with "Squid Game" lead star Lee Jung Jae at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in 2021 in the US.
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Meanwhile, in response to Mr. Hwang's plan, expectations are increasing that Leonardo will make a cameo in the drama's sequel. In addition, it will be difficult to expect international actors to star in the second installment due to conflicts of schedules that might occur.
'Squid Game' Continues To Gain Popularity Abroad
Since the release of "Squid Game" in 2021, it has already accumulated over 1.6 billion hours of viewing time, achieving the highest viewing time in Netflix's history. The K-drama is also gaining worldwide syndrome-level popularity until now.
In fact, at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, California on September 13, the ever-talented cast and crew of "Squid Game" made history once again as they took home a total of six awards.
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