Netflix just unveiled eight more cast members for Squid Game Season 2.
The streaming giant announced the additions to Squid Game's existing line-up of acting talent on Twitter. They include Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won and Won Ji-an. Netflix's tweet was accompanied by a photo of the series' newcomers dressed in black and standing in front of a hot pink backdrop. While the majority of the performers' involvement in Squid Game Season 2 wasn't previously known, the online rumor mill had already accurately predicted that Jo Yu-ri had joined the production.
Netflix's Squid Game Season 2 cast reveal is the second such announcement this month. On June 17, the streamer confirmed that Yim Siwan, Kang Haneul, Park Sunghoon and Yang Donggeun had signed on for Squid Game's next batch of episodes. Netflix did not disclose any details regarding Yim, Kang, Park and Yang's respective roles, however. Specifics regarding the plot of the survival drama's second season are likewise thin on the ground at this stage, however, original stars Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byunghun, Wi Hajoon and Gong Yoo are all confirmed to return.
Squid Game Season 2 Gears Up for Principal Photography
Squid Game Season 2's shooting window is also public knowledge, as well. Lee Jung-jae spilled the beans regarding the second season's production schedule in a recent interview, indicating that cameras will roll soon. He also teased Squid Game Season 2's more ambitious scope compared to its predecessor. "Squid Game 2 will begin filming in the summer and the filming will likely last for about 10 months," Lee said. "We were working on Season 1 for about 10 months as well, but that was with delays caused by COVID-19. But seeing as Season 2 will be bigger in scale, it will probably take longer to complete."
Squid Game Season 2's larger-scale sensibilities presumably reflect Netflix's confidence in the property, which went on to become the streamer's most-watched series after it premiered in September 2021. Netflix is even considering producing an American remake of Squid Game, if a recent report is to be believed. According to the report, Netflix executives are eager for Seven director David Fincher to helm the remake. That said, Netflix is yet to publicly comment on the report and there's no indication that Fincher has entered into discussions regarding the alleged project.
All nine episodes of Squid Game Season 1 are currently streaming on Netflix. Season 2 is expected to premiere on the platform sometime in 2024.
Source: Twitter