‎Squid Game finale surprises fans with Hollywood star cameo, hinting at Netflix's U.S. spinoff

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‎Fans worldwide eagerly anticipated major twists in the concluding episode of Netflix’s global sensation Squid Game, but few expected the stunning reveal that closed the series. In the final moments of Season 3, the show’s narrative dramatically expanded to the U.S., where Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett appeared on the streets of Los Angeles, recruiting players for what appears to be an American iteration of the deadly Squid Game.
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‎Lee Jung-jae in 'Squid Game' season two.
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‎This surprise cameo directly addresses longstanding speculation about the future of Squid Game and hints at a forthcoming U.S.-based spin-off. While Netflix has yet to release specific details regarding Blanchett’s role, potential directors, or the involvement of creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, this development firmly plants the seeds for an expansion of the franchise. Meanwhile, fans across the globe continue to process the intense and thrilling conclusion of Season 3.
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‎‎Squid Game finale shocks with Cate Blanchett cameo hinting at a U.S. spinoff. Netflix teases new American storyline for the hit dystopian thriller.
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‎Netflix dropped all six episodes of Squid Game Season 3 at midnight PT, just six months after Season 2’s release. This final chapter adds new layers of drama and a heightened body count to the show’s signature mix of colorful visuals and chilling death games. Season 3 culminates with protagonist Gi-Hun (Lee Jung-jae) confronting the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) in a tense showdown. Notable surprises include the shocking introduction of a newborn infant as a contestant, underscoring the show’s escalating critique of capitalism and human desperation.
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‎Since its debut in September 2021, Squid Game has shattered records as Netflix’s most-watched series and garnered multiple Emmy Awards for its creator and cast. The pressure on Hwang Dong-hyuk, who single-handedly writes and directs every episode, has only grown with the series’ unprecedented success. Season 2 set viewership records upon release and ranked as one of Netflix’s all-time most popular shows. Now, with Season 3’s finale behind them, audiences await the next chapter in this groundbreaking dystopian thriller.
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‎Cate Blanchett’s involvement instantly elevates expectations for the franchise’s future. An eight-time Oscar nominee and two-time winner, Blanchett is renowned for her selective collaborations with acclaimed directors. Her recent projects include Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer, Todd Field’s Tár, and Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag. Her compelling cameo and unexpected display of ddakji skills in Squid Game Season 3’s finale have left fans eager for what lies ahead in this global phenomenon.

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