For what it's worth, Hwang has confirmed that the American Recruiter was not shown primarily to set up a future spinoff. Instead, the cameo was meant to show that the end of the Korean game did not mean the end of the societal problems that brought it about.

Cate Blanchett’s cameo in Squid Game S3 sparked spinoff buzz, but the creator reveals the real reason behind her mysterious final scene appearance.

Squid Game needs to end exactly where it is, rather than attempting to capitalize on its success with an American spin-off.

A cameo from actor Cate Blanchett may or may not mean David Fincher's Squid Game spinoff is coming to Netflix, but it's definitely a good sign.

Additionally, it has been rumoured since 2024 that the American director David Fincher ( Fight Club, Gone Girl, The Social Network) has expressed interest in creating an English language Squid Game spin-off, though this has not been confirmed by him or Netflix.

Cate Blanchett's cameo at the end of Squid Game season 3 was not intended to set up an American spin-off. Squid Game season 3's ending has caused a LOT of confusion on social media. Does that mean there's going to be a season 4? Is it a teaser for the American Squid Game spin-off? Will Cate Blanchett be in it? Turns out, no... none of the above!

Namely, the suspenseful Korean series, which gained popularity shortly after its release on Netflix in 2021, hired Hollywood actress and Oscar winner Cate Blanchett for its third season.

In the final scene of Squid Game Season 3, Cate Blanchett makes a stunning cameo as an American recruiter for the deadly games. Recruited in a dimly lit L.A. alley, she playfully challenges a stranger to “ddakji” before catching the attention of the famed Front Man—seemingly confirming the games have expanded globally.

Netflix has finally confirmed the release date for its record-breaking reality show with the debut of its first official teaser. The third season of Squid Game, the renowned horror drama, concluded last month,