“The squid game”: what is known about the American version of the series led by David Fincher

After an intense closure that left many open questions, now signs begin to arrive that The squid game Not only will it continue, but it could expand big in Netflix.

A possible spin-off set in the United States by David Fincher It almost seems to be a reality of the hand of the end of the series. (Who has not seen the end of The Calamar game should not continue reading)

The end of the squid game and how the story will continue

At the end of the series we saw how Seong Gi-hun, masterfully interpreted by Lee Jung-Jaemakes the difficult decision to sacrifice to protect Jun-Hee’s daughter (Jo Yu-ri), After a failed rebellion inside the games. Then, in a turn that nobody expected, the leader (Lee Byung-Hun) He moves to Los Angeles and witnesses a game of Ddakji in the street. The curious? The recruiter is nothing less than Cate Blanchett.

The two -time Oscar winner, who appears as the mysterious character he used to play Gong Yoo. This is just what gives rise to a possible confirmation about a possible spin-off in the United States.

What is known until now of the American version of El Game del Calamar

Although Netflix has not yet given an official statement, media such as Deadline confirmed in October 2024 that the platform is already developing an American version of the series. This version will be directed by David Fincherthe director behind The Game, Seven, Zodiac and Gone Girlas well as series like Mindhunter and House of Cards.

The project would not be a simple adaptation in English, but a direct expansion of the original universe. That is, they are not recovering the story; They are spreading it. So it is very likely that Korean and American history end up connected.

In addition to Fincher in the direction, the script would be in charge of Dennis Kellythe creator of the British series “Utopia”.

Although there is still no confirmed distribution, rumors about Cate Blanchett returning as a recruiter in the US version are increasingly strong. Remember that she already worked with Fincher in Benjamin Button’s curious caseso there is a previous connection that makes its appearance a lot of sense.

What will the American version of El Game del Calamar deal with

For now, the details of the plot are kept locked, but most likely the story revolves around a similar network of mortal games, this time operating in US territory. What is not clear is yet if we will see new characters or if some known faces of the Korean universe will also make an appearance.