Squid Game fans rejoice, as another season of the popular show is on its way on Netlflix. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed the plans at a screening and Q&A in Los Angeles for the Korean drama. The series, although criticised for its violence has become a phenomenon and become the most-watched show of the streaming giant.
During the Q&A, Hwang told the Associated Press on the Monday night red carpet, “There’s been so much pressure, so much demand and so much love for a second season. So I almost feel like you leave us no choice! But I will say there will indeed be a second season. It’s in my head right now. I’m in the planning process currently.”
However, he refrained from giving any details but said that the lead actor Lee Jung-jae will reprise his role of Seong Gi-hun and said, “I do think it’s too early to say when and how that’s going to happen. So I will promise you this, Gi-hun will come back. He will do something for the world.”
Speaking to another online portal in late September, Hwang had said that he would consider employing a writers’ room and multiple directors if he were to create a Season 2 of Squid Game. He had said, “I don’t have well developed plans for Squid Game 2. It is quite tiring just thinking about it. But if I were to do it, I would certainly not do it alone. I’d consider using a writers’ room and would want multiple experienced directors.”
(Source: Associated Press/Variety)
