Cate Blanchett’s cameo in Squid Game S3 sparked spinoff buzz, but the creator reveals the real reason behind her mysterious final scene appearance.

Additionally, it has been rumoured since 2024 that the American director David Fincher ( Fight Club, Gone Girl, The Social Network) has expressed interest in creating an English language Squid Game spin-off, though this has not been confirmed by him or Netflix.

A cameo from actor Cate Blanchett may or may not mean David Fincher's Squid Game spinoff is coming to Netflix, but it's definitely a good sign.

For what it's worth, Hwang has confirmed that the American Recruiter was not shown primarily to set up a future spinoff. Instead, the cameo was meant to show that the end of the Korean game did not mean the end of the societal problems that brought it about.

Cate Blanchett's unexpected appearance in Squid Game 3 finale has fans buzzing about a potential US spin-off. Discover the reactions from the cast, fans, and what this cameo could mean for the future of the franchise.

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Cate Blanchett’s surprise cameo in Squid Game sparks debate. Lee Byung-hun reveals what the Front Man was really thinking in that final scene!

The ending to the Netflix megahit series Squid Game left me wondering: did a big casting choice steal a bit of its Korean magic?