The new American series based on the creative tensions of the Phenomenon Korea Awakens between David Fincher and Netflix even before officially advertising
The impulse for the title of spin-off
For more than a year he spoke David Fincher is working in an American version of the universe of Play of squid. But so far, neither Netflix nor Fincher himself have offered concrete details on the subject or on the characters. The little you know is that The story will be developed in the United Statesalthough it will share the universe with the original series created by Hwang Dong-Hyuk.
It is interesting to note that Dong-Hyuk himself reacted rather relaxed in this expansion of his work:
“I also read the news that David Fincher will be responsible for a spin-off of Play of squidAnd it’s not something that officially communicated me. Having said that, as a big fan of David Fincher, he respects his work a lot. If you really do it, I’m very excited to see what you think, “said Gamesradar+.
An informal but sincere blessing, which clarifies that the South Korean creator Has no intention of stopping the expansion of his universeprovided that there is quality and respect for the essence of the series.
A in full expansion universe, although the original series ends
The debate on the name comes just when Netflix confirmed that the third season of Play of squid It will be the last. The release date is already set: June 27, 2025And this lot of episodes should close the story with style. In fact, according to the actor Lee Jung-JaeWho plays the protagonist Gi-Hun, the last game of this season has been the most difficult to launch from the entire series:
“I think of all seasons, the final round that we will see in the third was the most demanding. Physically and mentally, he was exhausting,” he confessed in an interview for the films.
But this does not mean that the phenomenon Play of squid disappears from our screens. THE Version of reality, Squid Game: The Challengewho transformed the concept into a survival race without real death (fortunately) too will have a second seasonAfter the good reception of the first.
Fincher is looking for his identity for his version
Returning to the spin-off problem, it is understandable David Fincher does not want to be captured in the shade of an alien brand. The director is known for his detailed vision and his dark approach to human psychology. His intention for this project seems to go beyond a simple adaptation: He wants to build a new narrative within the same universe, but with his seal.
Netflix, on the other hand, seems more worried about taking advantage of the attraction of a brand that already has millions of fans all over the world. And there is no shortage of reason: the name Play of squid It has already become one of the most recognizable in the platform catalog. To give up that advantage for pure art?
What to expect from this new series?
For now, the project is still in an initial phase, without cast, without trailer and without official title. But the simple fact of having David Fincher in command already generates great expectations. His story with Netflix, especially after the success of Mindhunter y Wantit gives enough credit to trust that this new version of Play of squid It won’t be a simple Rehash.
In addition, if you finally focus on a typical American game, it could offer us a completely different vision, adapted to American culture but with the same left and twisted tone that has captured us in the original series.