The long-rumoured American spin-off of the series seemed more in sight than ever but again, without any real confirmation from series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk or rumoured spin-off director David Fincher, it just seemed to be nothing more than an exciting prospect. Well now, it's time to get a whole lot more excited as it seems as though the series actually is happening.
The show has now been listed on the Film and Television Industry Alliance website not only revealing its name, but also seemingly confirming that production is set to kick off in Los Angeles on 26th February 2026.
The listing also includes a project summary, which reads: "A US version of the Korean hit series, the spin-off is set in the same world but we get to see how the games are handled in America."
When quizzed after the release of the Squid Game season 3 finale about Blanchett's role possibly setting up a US version of the show, Dong-hyuk told Variety: "Actually no, not at all. It’s not related to that.
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As for whether the new American spin-off may feature any of the original show's characters (like The Frontman, played by Lee Byung-hun), we'll just have to wait and see.
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