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Squid Game
Created byDavid Fincher
Written byDennis Kelly
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Squid Game is an upcoming American television series developed for Netflix by David Fincher. It is an English-language adaptation of the Korean-language series of the same name.

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Development

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As early as 2021, a proposed American, English-language version of the Korean-language thriller series Squid Game was in development at Netflix.[1] In April 2023, David Fincher agreed to direct the adaptation.[2] By June 2024, Dennis Kelly was hired as writer.[1] In September 2024, it was officially confirmed by Deadline Hollywood that the series would be going forward as Fincher's next project.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Perez, Rodrigo (24 June 2024). "Robert Towne Says David Fincher's 'Chinatown' Prequel Series Is Written & Ready To Go (But Pssst, He Pivoted To 'Squid Game')". The Playlist. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  2. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (20 April 2023). "David Fincher Agrees to Direct 'Squid Game' Remake". World of Reel. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (28 October 2024). "David Fincher Eyeing New 'Squid Game' Series As Next Project At Netflix – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 October 2024.