Squid Game America Is Confirmed: Cast, Filming Schedule And Everything You Need To Know

The Korean fever is soon going to take over the American audience. The globally acclaimed Squid Game makes its spot in the creator Hwang Dong Hyuk and director David Fincher’s upcoming list of projects.

As America plans for a February 2026 shoot, fans are super ecstatic about the development.

American filmmaker David Fincher has recently been roped in to direct the English version of Squid Game with a fresh new cast. While previous rumours about the show’s production revealed that the upcoming American series will have a crossover with the famed South Korean thriller, the latest updates claim the audience will see performances by new players, according to a report by Collider.

Mixed Reaction To The On-Boarding Of Squid Game: America

The project will go on floors in 2026 with creative input from both Hwang Dong Hyuk and David Fincher, shaping its direction.

Right at the end of Squid Game season 3, Cate Blanchett made a cameo appearance, hinting at the possibility of the official spin-off. She will take over the role originally played by Gong Yoo, the salesperson, and will also join the western version.

As the project is ready to set sail, there has been immense anticipation among fans. A user said, “What is the name of this movie, and when does the first season release?” Another mentioned, “American version will be better.” Meanwhile, many others also disapproved of the idea of the English version, revealing that the show will lose its originality.

Squid Game: America is set to shoot in Los Angeles beginning February 2026, with David Fincher as the director and Cate Blanchett as the only cast member listed at this point. https://t.co/e8dUV8RXKz pic.twitter.com/IfyQURxjBC

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More Details About Squid Game: America

Filming is set to begin on February 26, 2026, with Los Angeles and California identified as the top locations for shooting.

Details about the storyline of Squid Game: America have been kept under wraps. However, it has been confirmed that the new series will be set in the same universe as the original Squid Game. Although the English version will showcase cultural changes, the official spin-off’s plot will run parallel to the Korean counterpart.

The makers are reportedly planning to release the project around 2028, during Christmas, similar to the previous two seasons of Squid Game.