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‘Squid Game 2' Cast on Connecting With Fans and Relating to Their Characters: ‘Thanos Isn't A Villain, But He Is A Man-Child'
'Squid Game' creator, director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk joined production designer Chae Kyoung-sun, editor Nam Na-yeong and director of photography Kim Ji-yong and members of the 'Squid Game 2' cast (Lee Jung-jae, Kang Ae-shim, Park Sung-hoon, Lee Byung-hun and Choi Seung-hyun) for a panel and screening on Friday night that was part of Netflix's FYSEE LA series. When it came to choosing which seemingly-innocent schoolyard games would become death traps in the second installment of his dystopian black comedy, Hwang says he looked for challenges that would force players to vote en masse. More from Variety Pablo Larraín to Direct Netflix Domestic Horror Miniseries 'My Sad Dead,' From Fabula and 'The Eternaut's' K&S Films (EXCLUSIVE) 'Lincoln Lawyer' Season 4 Casts Cobie Smulders (EXCLUSIVE) 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Sets October Release Date on Netflix 'An important theme I wanted to explore in the second season was the notion of elections,' said Hwang. 'So many free democratic countries around the world are choosing their leaders, and therefore their futures, through the act of casting a vote.' 'Elections exist to provide the right direction for society to head in, but as we all see, it's actually leading people to even further division and hostility – almost the opposite way of what it was originally intended to do. I really wanted to poke at the theme of majority rule in elections within the liberal democratic world, and pose the question: can [democracy] truly bring us down the right path? Is it capable of allowing us to choose the right leaders?' For Park Sung-hoon, who plays Cho Hyun-ju (a special forces agent ostracized by her peers when she came out as a transgender woman) joining the cast of 'Squid Game 2' allowed him to form a deeper bond with an understanding of the LGBTQ+. community. '[The fans] have given me so much support and love despite me being a cisgender actor playing a transgender character,' said Sung-hoon. 'I think the world is becoming a better place for the LGBTQ+ community, but prejudices and biases still exist, and Geum-ja is a character who represents that kind of attitude towards the community.' 'But later on in the show, Geum-ja warms up to her, she embraces her as one of her friends and family. I hope the viewers feel the same way about Hyun-ju, warming up to her as family. In season three, we go through a lot together, so we develop an even stronger bond.' Sung-hoon wasn't the only newcomer impacted by the show's writing – Choi Seung-hyun, (a rapper and former member of the K-pop group BIGBANG) says understanding the psychology of his character Thanos helped him reflect on his own past. 'Thanos and I have some common ground, as a rapper who went out second in a competition show and had drug issues,' Seung-hyun explained. 'While you might think of me as a successful rapper, I also had my failures, so I had to come face-to-face with my past mistakes when I was looking at Thanos. It took a lot of courage for me to take on this role, but Director Hwang put so much trust in me. 'I don't think Thanos is a villain, but he is a man-child,' Seung-hyun continued. 'Playing this character, it was an opportunity for me to self-reflect on my past and think about what I've done wrong. Through 'Squid Game,' and Thanos, I feel like I'm ready to move on to a new chapter of my life. I learned so much from him.' The day after the FYC event, the 'Squid Game' stars walked the red carpet, where Lee Jung-jae told Variety he still wants to see Leonardo DiCaprio on the show. Watch the video below to hear what he had to say. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
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Jamie Foxx Says He'll 'Never Stop Crying' Over Daughter Corinne's Support During His Health Crisis
Jamie Foxx shared gratitude for how daughter Corinne helped him through his 2023 medical emergency The comedian suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke in April 2023, which left him unconscious for 20 days Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… is streaming on NetflixJamie Foxx is sharing how daughter Corinne Foxx helped him during his recent health scare. During Netflix's FYSEE LA event on Thursday, May 29, the 57-year-old Oscar winner reflected on his 2023 near-death medical emergency, in which he suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke while making his movie Back in Action. The comedian details the medical emergency in his new comedy special Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..., now streaming on Netflix. "I said one day I'm going stop crying. But I got a feeling I'll never stop crying because you were special," Foxx said to his daughter Corinne, 31, who took the stage with him for a humorous and heartfelt Q&A that included jokes, impressions and the actor's gratitude towards healthcare workers that helped him recover. "I'm glad God gave me an opportunity to get back so I could see what you're going to do because you're going to shock the world," Foxx said, also adding during the Q&A that Corinne has "always been grounded" and "held me down" during the terrifying ordeal. The Strays actor also shared how it was "earth-shattering" to meet the medical team at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta who helped him recover as he had been sedated during his hospital stay. Recounting his time in recovery, Jamie revealed how a nurse told him he was "a miracle" for surviving his stroke. "She said, 'Because less than 3% of people that come in with what you had leave here. We usually put 'em in a box. But when I saw that it was you, I rolled my sleeves up – That's Jamie Fox in there,' " Jamie said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. During his new stand-up special, Jamie tearfully recounts his medical emergency that left him being unconscious for 20 days and waking up in a wheelchair. "April 11, I was having a bad headache, and I asked my boy for a aspirin. I realized quickly that when you're in a medical emergency, your boys don't know what the f--- to do,' Foxx says in the special, before adding, "Before I could get the aspirin [clicks his fingers] I went out. I don't remember 20 days." "Your life doesn't flash before your face. It was kind of oddly peaceful," Foxx said of being unconscious, adding, 'I saw the tunnel. I didn't see the light. I was in that tunnel, though. It was hot in that tunnel. S---, am I going to the wrong place in this mother------? Because I looked at the end of the tunnel, and I thought I saw the devil like, 'Come on.' " The Tin Soldier actor said he became emotional when after regaining consciousness, he discovered he was in a wheelchair. "20 days I don't remember, but on May 4th I woke up [clicks fingers], and when I woke up I found myself in a wheelchair. I couldn't walk, in a wheelchair, and I was like, 'Why the f--- am I in a wheelchair?' I'm just coming out of s---." Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… is streaming on Netflix. Read the original article on People
