Squid Game, one of Netflix’s globally popular productions, is preparing to expand its universe after its third season ended. The new project developed for the series will be set in Los Angeles under the name Squid Game: America and production will begin in December. The project is headed by David Fincher, one of the important names in the world of cinema.
Squid Game: America will be here
Fincher’s connection to this series has been talked about behind the scenes for a while. It is stated that the director will start working on Squid Game: America directly after completing the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2 project. It has been confirmed that the shooting will take place in Los Angeles.
The series will not be a remake of the original series made in South Korea, but an independent spin-off set in the same universe. The script for this version, which will be positioned as an extension of the story in America, was written by Dennis Kelly, known for the Utopia series.
The third season of Squid Game was released this week and was designed as the final season of the series. However, some clues placed throughout the season showed signs that the universe would be expanded. Cate Blanchett’s short but striking scene in particular reinforced expectations in this direction.
Blanchett’s role was considered the first sign of a transition to the American version. It is not yet clear whether the actress will take part in the new project, but her presence in the third season strengthens this possibility.
Squid Game: America stands out as Netflix’s first direct step towards taking its global brand series to different geographies. The inclusion of a name as a master in creating a dark atmosphere as Fincher in the project shows that the tone of the series will progress in a darkness close to the original series. It is estimated that the main themes such as criticism of the system, class tension and deadly competition will be reworked in the American context.
No official statement has yet been made by Netflix. However, the information shared by What’s on Netflix confirms that a concrete stage has been reached in the development process of the series. The spin-off project targets not only Squid Game fans but also a wide audience that follows Fincher’s cinematic style. The project is expected to come up with more details about the cast, release date and script in the coming days.
