Since the release of season 2 of Squid Game on Netflix, fans of the Korean series are increasing speculation about the continuation of Gi-hun’s adventures. One rumor was particularly talked about: the arrival of Leonardo DiCaprio in the cast of season 3. According to some Internet users, the actor would have filmed a scene, all in a key role in this final season. This rumor, amplified by social networks, quickly gained momentum, with some going so far as to claim that this information came from sources close to production.
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And with filming already completed and the series in post-production, the mystery seemed almost credible. However, Netflix was quick to clarify the situation. On January 1, 2025, Korean media Soompi relayed an official statement from the platform:
The rumors are completely false. Rumors of Leonardo DiCaprio’s involvement in season 3 of Squid Game are unfounded.
A clear and unequivocal answer which puts an end to this viral theory. Despite this disappointment for some fans, expectations remain very high for this season 3.
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Scheduled for 2025, it will have to answer many questions left unanswered by the previous season. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyeok recently revealed intriguing clues about one of the main games. The official poster unveiled by Netflix features two humanoid robots, one of which would be a male version of the doll “1, 2, 3, Soleil” emblematic. So, if Leonardo DiCaprio will not be part of the adventure, Squid Game season 3 will be no less rich in surprises and twists.
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