Netflix today announced the remaining cast to join the second season of global hit Squid Game, as anticipation continues to soar after the first cast members were revealed at Tudum earlier this month.
This week, cast members and showrunners gathered for their first table read, with the production of Squid Game Season 2 starting later this year. From rising stars to veteran actors, the ensemble cast boasts a diverse range of talent and experiences. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who won an Emmy for the first season, will return to direct and executive produce the entire second season.
Top row (from left): LEE JUNG-JAE, LEE BYUNG-HUN, YIM SI-WAN, KANG HA-NEUL Middle row (from left): PARK GYU-YOUNG, PARK SUNG-HOON, JO YU-RI, WI HA-JUN Bottom row (from left): YANG DONG-GEUN, KANG AE-SIM, LEE DAVID, LEE JIN-UK Vertical photo: Director HWANG DONG-HYUK
The additional cast includes:
Park Gyu-young: Well known for her role in the Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, she is also starring in the upcoming Netflix series Celebrity.
Jo Yu-ri: The singer and actress is known as a former member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.
Kang Ae-sim: A highly respected theater and musical actress in Korea, her performance in TV series Be Melodramatic and the Netflix series Move to Heaven left a deep impression on the audience.
Lee David: Best known for his supporting roles in director Hwang’s film The Fortress, he met Lee Jung-jae through the film, Svaha: The Sixth Finger.
Lee Jin-uk: Starred in the Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, he is also known for his roles in various Korean dramas and films, including in one of director Hwang’s biggest films, Miss Granny.
Choi Seung-hyun: The singer and actor has starred in various Korean films and TV series such as Tazza: The Hidden Card and Commitment.
Roh Jae-won: Making his acting debut in 2021, he is fast gaining recognition through films like Missing Yoon and Ditto.
Won Ji-an: Made an impressive debut on the first season of the Netflix series D.P.
(from left) CHOI SEUNG-HYUN, LEE JIN-UK, WON JI-AN, PARK GYU-YOUNG, KANG AE-SIM, LEE DAVID, JO YU-RI, ROH JAE-WON
ABOUT THE SERIES
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Executive Producers: Hwang Dong-hyuk, Kim Ji-yeon
Writer: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Production Company: Firstman Studio
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Squid Game |
| Network: NetflixGenre: Action & AdventureSeasons: 3Episodes: 22 | |
OverviewHundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes. |
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