Netflix is preparing for the anticipated nine-episode continuation of the successful 2021 season as filming for the new season of the well-known Korean survival drama begins later this year.
The survival thriller drama Squid Game centres on regular people who are coerced into competing in a covert event where they stand to lose their lives or win a huge financial prize.
Netflix's 'Squid Game' gained global fame, earning 14 Emmy nominations for Season 1, including a historic win for Lee in best actor and Hwang in best drama directing.
Netflix released official images from the first cast table read for season 2, with new episodes set for 2024, despite filming starting later this year.
Along with some members of the recurring cast, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-geun, who Netflix revealed will be new players in the game, will join them in the cast.
The remaining cast members include rapper-actor Choi Seung-hyun (also known by his stage name T.O.P. ), singer Jo Yuri, Kane Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an.
However, Jung Ho-yeon, who played North Korea defector Kang Sae-byeok in season 1, has confirmed her absence from Squid Game season 2.
The show's originator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, will reprise his roles as writer, director, and executive producer for the upcoming season. Executive producing will also be Kim Ji-yeon. The producer is Firstman Studio.
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk plans to explore true solidarity between humans in its second season, focusing on Front Man Lee Byung-hun.
Lee Jung-jae confirms Squid Game season 2 filming has not begun, but provides a rough timeline for summer filming, citing COVID-19 delays.