The rumor mill just went wild with whispers that Leonardo DiCaprio is making a surprise cameo in Squid Game Season 3. Imagine DiCaprio navigating the deadly games alongside Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun—that’s a crossover dream come true! But hold up, Netflix is here to set the record straight and shut down these dreamy speculations.
#LeonardoDiCaprio will reportedly make a guest appearance in #SquidGame3 (#SquidGameSeason3).
DiCaprio’s role is being kept under wraps, and his screen time will be brief and the filming was secretly completed in the U.S.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also revealed that DiCaprio is… pic.twitter.com/txgyScPLYh
— K-Drama Handle (@kdramahandle) January 1, 2025
According to the latest scoop from Korean media outlet OSEN, the rumors of DiCaprio’s involvement are completely false! Despite the buzz, Netflix has firmly stated, “The rumors are completely false. Reports of Leonardo DiCaprio’s involvement in Squid Game Season 3 are entirely unfounded.” So, no DiCaprio drama in this deadly game.
Squid Game denies that Leonardo DiCaprio will appear in the Season 3:
— “Unfounded at all.”https://t.co/pxOYNPg7Sk https://t.co/XxleVQ6RyR
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) January 1, 2025
While fans might be a bit disappointed that the Oscar winner isn’t taking part in the show, Squid Game 3 is still shaping up to be a must-watch event. Season 3 has already been teased with a poster and a short video, picking up the terror and the intrigue where Season 2 left off. While it is confirmed that the series will be returning in 2025, the official premiere date remains under wraps.
Keep your eyes peeled for 2025 because Squid Game is coming back strong.