‘Squid Game' Creator Breaks Silence on U.S. spinoff buzz and reveals meaning behind surprise finale cameo
made an unexpected cameo appearance at the end of the third and final season of the popular
Korean Netflix
series. Many viewers thought the Oscar-winning actress' appearance was intended to set up a US-based spin-off series because she plays a recruiter for the deadly game based in Los Angeles.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hwang explained, instead of just setting the stage for a sequel, the film's conclusion was intended to convey a larger message about
capitalism
.
'I didn't end it on that note in order to deliberately leave room for further stories to happen,' he stated. 'Gi-hun and the Front Man, through these characters, the Games in Korea have ended. And because this story started out with me wanting to tackle issues about the limitless competition and the system that's created in late capitalism, I wanted to leave it on a note highlighting the fact that these systems, even if one comes down, it's not easy to dismantle the whole system—it will always repeat itself."
'That's why I wanted to end it with an American recruiter. And I wrote that scene wanting an impactful ending for the show, not in order to open rooms for anything else.'
Since last year, there have been rumors that
David Fincher
, the director of Fight Club and the owner of a long-term
Netflix
contract, may be working on a spin-off series or adaptation of the
Squid Game
universe that would be set in the US.
Although Hwang acknowledged hearing the rumors, he was not able to provide any additional details.
'Honestly, nothing has been said to me officially by Netflix about this,' he stated. 'I've only read it in articles myself as well. I've always been a huge fan of David Fincher's work—from Seven, and I've loved his films. So if he were to create an American Squid Game, I think that would be very interesting to watch. I would definitely click on it immediately after it's released, if it were to happen.'
Regarding Blanchett's casting, Hwang previously stated to Netflix's Tudum that, despite her limited screen time, her impact was the reason she was chosen.
'We thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing,' he stated.
'And as for why Cate Blanchett? She's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear. We needed someone who could dominate the screen with just one or two words, which is exactly what she did,' Hwang shared.
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