The ending of Netflix’sSquid Gameseason 3, featuring Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett, sets up a long-awaited reunion in the rumoredSquid Game: Americaspinoff series directed by David Fincher. The spinoff series is rumored to begin production in December 2025, but Netflix has yet to officially announce its current status.
Blanchett’s shocking cameo in the final scene ofSquid Gameseason 3clearly establishes an expansion of the Squid Game from Korea to the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, California.Blanchett is shown as an American recruiter playing ddjakiwith an apparent homeless person in a back alley, where she spotsthe unmasked Front Man, In-ho, watching her from the backseat of his SUV.
Cate Blanchett’s Squid Game Finale Cameo Sets Up A Role In The American Spinoff
She Played The First-Ever American Recruiter In Squid Game History
Although all details and speculation about an AmericanSquid Gamespinoff series remain unconfirmed at the time of writing,Blanchett’s season 3 cameo strongly suggests that she could be reprising that rolefor the American spinoff, if it actually happens.
IfSquid Game: Americaends up taking place after the originalSquid Gameshow, it only feels right that Blanchett would star in part of it, at the very least.
Even if Blanchett herself doesn’t have a big role in the AmericanSquid Gamespinoff, she single-handedly established a bridge between the original Korean series and the rumored spinoff sequel. IfSquid Game: Americaends up taking place after the originalSquid Gameshow,it only feels right that Blanchett would star in part of it, at the very least.
Although she is primarily known as a movie star who has received two Oscars and eight nominations,Blanchett has been appearing in more TV shows and limited seriesin recent years. She starred in the celebrated Apple miniseriesDisclaimerand even appeared in a 2022 episode ofDocumentary Now!
Blanchett is attached to several upcoming projects, such as the Jim Jarmusch filmFather, Mother, Sister, Brother,and the David Zellner filmAlpha Gang. Realistically, since Blanchett is such a renowned actress,it’s improbable that she would be featured heavily in aSquid GameAmerican spinoff, but her appearance in the original series finale is a good sign that she could make another cameo.
Cate Blanchett’s American Squid Game Role Would Reunite Her With David Fincher After The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
The Two Haven’t Collaborated In Nearly 20 Years
Since David Fincher is reportedly directing the AmericanSquid Gamespinoff, it would be hisfirst collaboration with Blanchett since 2008’sThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The film also starred Brad Pitt and won three Oscars. Remarkably, Blanchett and Fincher have not worked together since.
Fincher may have a similar role in developingSquid Game: Americaas he did with Netflix’sHouse of Cards, acting as the series' executive producer and establishing a distinct tone by directing its first two episodes.Fincher reportedly has a lot on his upcoming slate, including a Tarantino movie and aChinatownadaptation, so it’s very unlikely he will direct the entire series, if it happens.
That said, if Fincher is at the helm of the AmericanSquid Game, he would certainly have no issue getting Blanchett involved. It would firmly establish a strong link between the original and the spinoff and set an enthralling tone from the first episode on.
