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The worldwide phenomenon Squid Game is returning for a second season on Netflix. However, we’ll wait till at the very least Fall or Christmas 2024 earlier than seeing the collection return. Filming has been ongoing since July 2023 and is anticipated to final at the very least ten months. We’ll be overlaying the whole lot we all know up to now about Squid Game season 2 on Netflix, together with what to anticipate, solid information, manufacturing updates, and the Netflix launch date.
Written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game is a South Korean Netflix Original thriller collection and some of the widespread titles we’ve seen from the nation since Kingdom and Crash Landing on You.
The collection is a credit score to Netflix’s rising funding in South Korea, which has seen a whole lot of hundreds of thousands of {dollars} invested in Korean motion pictures and tv exhibits.
Has Netflix renewed Squid Game for a second season?
Official Netflix Renewal Status: Renewed (Last Updated: 18/05/2022)
We guessed that Squid Game can be widespread, however we definitely weren’t anticipating the Ok-Drama to develop into the worldwide phenomenon it now could be. Amassing an viewers exceeding a whole lot of hundreds of thousands, Squid Game is formally Netflix’s most profitable Original ever.
Naturally, with the collection being as profitable because it has develop into, there was a lot hypothesis surrounding its future. The world’s worst secret was that Netflix had greenlit the present for a second season.
In the wake of the present’s success, many have reached out to Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, to which he hasn’t been shy about sharing his ideas. Dong-hyuk revealed to Variety how completely happy he has been with the present’s success, however how lengthy and anxious the method of constructing the collection was initially put him off from leaping straight again into the venture.
Hwang Dong-hyuk on the set of Squid Game
However, the cogs have been delivering Dong-hyuk’s head, as he has revealed that he has a fundamental storyline mapped out in his head for season 2. AP News reported at a pink carpet occasion for a particular screening at Neuehouse Hollywood, Hwang Dong-hyuk acknowledged that season 2 will occur sometime;
I do have a fundamental storyline for season two, it’s all in my head, and I’m presently within the brainstorming stage. It will occur, sometime, however as for after I can not inform you the main points.
In January 2022 Netflix’s chief content material officer Ted Sarandos confirmed that the second season of Squid Game is on the way in which.
COMEBACK SQUID: Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director, creator, author of #SquidGame says the present will probably be again with extra Gi-hun adventures. pic.twitter.com/uqC1DIdZqy
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) November 9, 2021
Squid Game to get a 3rd season!?
In an interview with the Korea Times, Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed that he’s in discussions with Netflix for a second and third season.
I’m in talks with Netflix over Season 2 in addition to Season 3. We will come to a conclusion any time quickly.
This is wildly stunning information given the preliminary reluctance that Hwang Dong-hyuk needed to return to the franchise for a second season. However, concepts for the place the story might go subsequent should be lighting up the inventive mind of the Korean filmmaker.
A worldwide phenomenon
Given the overwhelming success of Squid Game, we weren’t shocked that it obtained a second season renewal. Squid Game has trended within the high 10 lists of 94 nations all over the world. Out of the 83, a complete of 80 nations have seen Squid Game sit within the coveted primary spot.
Emmy award wins for actor Lee Jung Jae and director Hwang Dong Hyuk
What might we anticipate from Squid Game season 2?
The Frontman defects?
The thriller of the id of the video games Frontman results in a dramatic and tragic reveal for Detective Hwang Joon Ho, who had been looking for his lacking brother. Unable to ship any of his proof of the video games again to the police, Hwang Joon Ho was confronted by the Frontman who revealed his id to be that of Hwang In Ho, Joon Ho’s lacking brother. Refusing to cooperate together with his brother, In-Ho was left with no alternative however to shoot Joon Ho, which results in his little brother falling off the cliff.
In-Ho made the tragic resolution to shoot his brother – Copyright. Siren Pictures Inc.
Shaken by his actions, In Ho is haunted by what he did to his brother which might result in huge repercussions of later video games.
As the Frontman of the video games, In Ho is strategically positioned to sabotage your entire operation if he have been to show towards the VIPs.
There’s additionally an opportunity that Joon Ho survived his fall as Squid Game follows the TV troupe of characters who’re believed to have died off-screen, however aren’t really useless in any respect.
Gi-Hon Infiltrates/Sabotages the video games?
Scarred by his time spent within the video games, Gi-Hon was on the street to restoration and had lastly begun shifting on together with his life. But to Gi-Hon’s horror, he witnessed the identical video games salesman who had recruited him, try and recruit a brand new potential video games candidate.
He couldn’t confront the sport recruiter, however he was in a position to take the cardboard away from the brand new candidate. By phoning the quantity on the cardboard Gi-Hon as soon as once more spoke with the Frontman, confirming that he was nonetheless being watched by the group. Refusing to board his airplane that might take him to see his daughter, Gi-Hon as an alternative leaves, closely insinuating that he’s out for revenge towards these accountable.
Gi-Hon has the cash, and the motivation of revenge to get again at these accountable for the video games. Technically, Gi-Hon isn’t the one survivor, as there have been earlier winners of the video games going again a number of many years. If he can discover any like-minded victims, collectively they can pool their cash and discover a option to infiltrate the place the video games happen.
Gi-Hon isn’t completed with the video games but – Copyright. Siren Pictures Inc.
The Identity of the VIPs revealed?
So far we’ve solely seen the face reveal of one of many recreation’s VIPs, which nearly result in Joon Ho getting proof to the mainland.
The video games wouldn’t be attainable with out the backing of the VIPs, which suggests if they are often taken down then so will the video games. Gi-Hun is aware of of the existence of the VIPs because of Il Nam revealing that the video games have been merely a type of escapism for him and his wealthy mates. If Gi-Hun can work out who Il Nam was in enterprise with, then Gi-Hun might be able to goal them.
Who are the VIPs? – Copyright. Siren Pictures Inc.
Who are the solid members of Squid Game season 2?
Lee Jung Jae, who gained an Emmy award for his efficiency within the first season of Squid Game, will return to reprise his function as Seong Gi Hoon. His Emmy win was history-making, as he turned the primary individual from a foreign-language present to win the most effective actor in a drama.
Lee Byung Hun will return to reprise his function as Hwang In-ho aka the Front Man. He just lately starred within the licensed Netflix Original collection Our Blues.
Will we see a extra conflicted Frontman in Squid Game season 2?
Gong Yoo has additionally been listed to reprise his function as The Salesman, however how giant of a task has but to be formally confirmed. A superb actor in his personal proper, we would definitely like to see extra of Gong Yoo within the Squid Game.
Gong Yoo could also be returning to reprise his function as “The Salesman”
At Netflix’s TUDUM occasion, the streaming service introduced new solid members for the collection.
The announcement confirms the return of Wi Ha Joon because the Frontman’s brother Hwang Jun Ho.
New solid members and gamers of the subsequent Squid Game have been additionally revealed: Yim Si Wan, Kang H Neul, Park Sung Hoon, and Yang Dong Geun.
Yim Si Wan has starred in two internationally licensed Ok-dramas for Netflix; Thirty-Nine and Run On.
Picture: Yim Si Wan in Thirty-Nine
Kang Ha Neul has solely starred in a single Netflix collection, When the Camellia Blooms. He just lately starred within the Ok-dramas Curtain Call and Insider.
Picture: Kang Ha Neul in Curtain Call
Park Sung Hoon starred in each components of The Glory as Jeon Jae Joon. Outside of Netflix, he’s identified for his roles in dramas corresponding to Joseon Exorcist, Into the Ring, Psychopath Diary, and Justice.
Picture: Park Sung Hoon in The Glory
Yang Dong Geun has solely starred in a supporting function within the movie Yaksha Ruthless Operations; nevertheless, he’s additionally set to star in Netflix’s upcoming second season of Hellbound.
Picture. Yang Dong Geun in Yaksha Ruthless Operations
On June twenty ninth, 2023, much more solid members have been introduced for the upcoming second season.
Squid Game rounds out the solid for Season 2:
Please welcome Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an to the sport! pic.twitter.com/wV7WErYKpM
— Netflix (@netflix) June 29, 2023
Park Gyu Young has been listed as one of many leads of the second season, however the identify of her function is presently unknown. Netflix subscribers ought to be very aware of the actress, particularly those that have watched Netflix exhibits corresponding to Romance is a Bonus Book, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, and Sweet Home. She may even star within the upcoming collection Celebrity.
Jo Yu Ri, a former member of the Ok-pop group IZ*ONE, has joined the solid of Squid Game season 2. The Ok-pop artist and actress beforehand starred in Work Later, Drink Now, and Mimicus.
Kang Ae Shim has popped up in lots of Netflix exhibits, nevertheless, they’ve principally been visitor appearances. She could be seen in Hospital Playlist, You Are My Spring, Thirty-Nine, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and extra!
David Lee (or Lee David) was final seen on Netflix within the 2021 Ok-drama Law School. He additionally had a supporting function in Itaewon Class. Other widespread exhibits he has starred in are Hotel del Luna, and Bring It On, Ghost.
Sweet Home followers will acknowledge Lee Jin Wook as Woom Pyeon. He will probably be reprising the function within the upcoming second season and Netflix subscribers may even see him star within the upcoming collection Doona!.
Choi Seung Hyun aka T.O.P. hasn’t been seen in a Ok-drama collection since 2015 in The Secret Message. The former BIGBANG boy member is certain to drive much more viewers towards Squid Game.
Roh Jae Won has solely been seen in a restricted variety of Ok-dramas, and none which were featured on Netflix. The actor starred within the 2022 movie Ditto, and the Ok-drama collection Once Upon a Small Town.
Won Ji An was first seen on Netflix as a visitor on D.P. and has since gone on to star in a number of Ok-dramas exterior of Netflix.
What is the manufacturing standing of Squid Game season 2?
Official Production Status: Filming (Last Updated: 16/06/2023)
Thanks to an interview with Ilgan Sports, lead Squid Game actor Lee Jung Jae has revealed when filming will start for the second season.
Anyways, ‘Squid Game 2’ will start filming in the summertime and the filming will seemingly final for about 10 months. We have been engaged on season 1 for about 10 months as effectively, however that was with delays brought on by COVID-19. But seeing as season 2 will probably be larger in scale, it would in all probability take longer to finish.
Ten months of filming will take manufacturing into the Spring of 2024.
Naver reviews that script studying is scheduled for June twenty third, and filming will start in July. Behind-the-scenes “large-scale” auditions have additionally taken place, with many well-known actors and actresses in South Korea collaborating.
We have additionally seen conflicting reviews that filming might finish as early as December 2023, nevertheless, we gained’t know till the announcement has been made that filming is formally wrapped up.
When might we anticipate to see Squid Game season 2 on Netflix?
We’ve already identified for a while now that the expectation is a 2024 launch date for Squid Game season 2.
With filming anticipated to final ten months from when it begins within the Summer of 2023, a season 2 launch within the first half of 2024 is inconceivable. If the plan is for the collection to nonetheless land on Netflix in 2024, then the collection might be the large Christmas launch for the yr.
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