[tv show] Squid Game - Season 2

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Link: Netflix plans real-life Squid Game reality TV show with $4.56m prize - BBC News

 

Netflix is recruiting participants for a reality TV show inspired by its most popular series of all time, Squid Game.

 

However, it will not be life or death that is at stake, as depicted in the South Korean dystopian drama.

 

Instead, 456 recruits from around the world will play games where "the worst fate is going home empty-handed" - missing out on a $4.56m (£3.8m) prize.

 

Netflix also confirmed that the popular series would be renewed for a second season earlier this week.

 

On Wednesday, the platform announced that its new 10-episode series - Squid Game: The Challenge - would offer the "largest cast and lump cash prize in reality TV history".

 

"As [players] compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them," it added.

 

Participants need to be at least 21 years old. They must speak English, and be available for up to 4 weeks in early 2023 for filming.

 

The 456 participants are a nod to the fictional series, which features the same number of players, with its main protagonist Seong Gi-hun also referred to as Player 456.

 

The South Korean thriller series tells the story of debt-ridden people competing for a huge cash prize in a deadly series of children's games.

 

It holds the record as Netflix's most-popular series of all time, and it was streamed by 111 million users in its first 28 days of its launch.

 

Director, writer and executive producer of Squid Game Hwang Dong-hyuk said in a statement on Monday: "It took 12 years to bring the first season of Squid Game to life last year. But it took 12 days for Squid Game to become the most popular Netflix series ever...

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The real game begins with Season 2 on 26 December 2024. The final season is coming 2025.

 

A letter from Hwang Dong-hyuk (Director, Writer, and Executive Producer of ‘Squid Game’):

 

It’s been almost three years since Season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place. I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season.

 

On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking, “Wow, I can’t believe I’m back in the world of Squid Game.” It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back in Squid Game after three years, as well.

Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge? Front Man doesn’t seem to be an easy opponent this time either. The fierce clash between their two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year.

 

I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.

 

We’ll do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you’re excited for what’s to come. Thank you, always, and see you soon, everyone.

 

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Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys® becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, once again helms the series as director, writer, and producer. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo reprise their roles from Season 1 with an impeccable list of new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an rounding out the ensemble of colorful characters in the new season.

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Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.

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Finally finished this last night. Very disappointing.