‘Squid Game’ Finale Ends With Surprise Hollywood Star Cameo

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Global enthusiasts eagerly anticipated the climactic turns in the final episode of Netflix’s blockbuster dystopian drama, “Squid Game“; however, it seems few could have predicted the shocking twist that followed (caution: spoilers to come).

Towards the very end of the final episode, the world of Squid Game expands significantly as we witness the camera shifting to California, where Cate Blanchett, a two-time Academy Award-winning actress, is seen on the bustling streets of Los Angeles. She’s busy scouting for potential American participants, enticing them with an opportunity to join an American adaptation of the deadly game featured in the series.

The fleeting instance has given an immediate response to the extensive conjecture within the industry regarding how Netflix might proceed or generate a spinoff for its most universally acclaimed series ever. Currently, our knowledge is limited to the fact that a fresh American narrative has been planted within the successful Korean series. Further details about what Helena Bonham Carter’s guest appearance might mean for the future of the Squid Game brand – who will helm the new U.S. season, who else will join the cast, and how deeply involved creator Hwang Dong-hyuk will be – will be disclosed by Netflix in the coming weeks and months. In the interim, fans of Squid Game worldwide have a whole fresh batch of death and drama-filled episodes to savor.

Netflix released all six episodes of the concluding third season of Squid Game at midnight on a Friday, Pacific Time, which is approximately half a year since the debut of the second season towards the end of last year. The new season saw the addition of numerous fatalities to the already astronomical death toll in this grim yet vibrant series, as our protagonist Gi-Hun (Lee Jung-jae) confronted his final showdown against the malevolent mastermind behind the games, known as The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). This season also contained unexpected elements beyond award-winning actresses; one of the most striking instances was the introduction of an innocent newborn baby as a participant in the deadly game, pushing the show’s anti-capitalist message to its extreme limits.

The first season of the Korean dystopian drama stunned the globe upon its Netflix debut in September 2021, swiftly claiming the title of the platform’s most-watched series to date. This groundbreaking success eventually earned it two Emmys for its creator and lead actor. However, the immense popularity placed an enormous burden on series creator Hwang, who is known for writing and directing each episode independently. Remarkably, season two met expectations, setting a new record for Netflix by garnering the most views in a premiere week for any series or film. Eventually, it climbed to become the third most popular show on Netflix overall.

Cate Blanchett’s involvement in Squid Game instantly elevates its artistic prestige, given her extensive accolades and discerning choices when it comes to collaborative projects. With eight Academy Award nominations (winning twice for Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator and Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine), two Emmy nominations, and four Golden Globe wins from 13 nominations, Blanchett has proven herself a versatile actress who favors working with renowned directors. Her recent roles include the lead in Alfonso Cuaron’s critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Disclaimer, Todd Fields’ Tár, Guy Maddin’s Rumors, and Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag.

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2025-06-27 10:24