Squid Game creator confirms season two is in the works
10 November 2021, 07:42
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Squid Game season two: it has finally been confirmed that a second series is in the works.
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If you've spent the last two months on the edge of your seat waiting for news of Squid Game season two, we have some very good news...
The show's creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has *finally* confirmed that he's working on another season, and we couldn't be more excited.
The Korean-language thriller tells the story of a group of strangers who are lured into playing deadly versions of children's games in the hopes of winning £82 million.
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It became Netflix's biggest ever show when it launched in September, with a whopping 142 million households tuning in to watch it.
Speaking at a red carpet event for the series, the show's writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk said: "There’s been so much pressure, so much demand, and so much love.
"You leave us no choice!"
Speaking about what will happen in season two, he added: "I will promise you this. Gi-hun will come back. He will do something for the world.
"I’m in the planning process currently. I do think it’s too early to say when and how [season two is] going to happen."
Netflix said in a statement: "A second season is in discussions, but not confirmed yet."
