Cate Blanchett Open to English-Language Squid Game Spin-Off After Surprise Finale Cameo

Cate Blanchett made a surprise cameo in the season three finale of Netflix's Squid Game, portraying an American recruiter for the deadly competition, which hinted at the games expanding beyond South Korea to the United States. Blanchett revealed that her role was kept highly secretive, with limited information provided, and she had to quickly learn the traditional game of ddakji for her scenes. Despite the secrecy, she expressed strong openness to starring in an English-language spin-off or sequel and showed enthusiasm for working with director David Fincher, who has been rumored to be involved in developing a U.S.-based Squid Game project. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has neither confirmed nor dismissed the possibility of spin-offs, keeping the door open for future expansions of the franchise. Blanchett praised the world-building of Squid Game and acknowledged the global impact of the series, suggesting that any continuation would likely maintain its intense and mysterious tone. While details about the spin-off remain scarce, both Blanchett and Hwang are receptive to the idea, fueling speculation about the franchise's American iteration.