Lee Byung Hun breaks silence on the 'Front Man' spin-off rumors amid Squid Game 3 buzz
Lee Byung Hun
play the lead in a follow-up
Squid Game
as the series comes to a close? Since an American adaptation directed by
David Fincher
appears to be planning to be filmed for the fall of this year, the question has been on numerous minds.
Hwang Dong Hyuk
, the director, has so far denied any involvement in the project. The actor who plays
Hwang In Ho
himself has confirmed that he is willing to appear in the show and appears to be very interested in the potential next plot.
In an interview with
The Hollywood Reporter
, Lee Byung Hun discussed plans with the show's writer for a potential spin-off of The Front Man. 'Director Hwang and I have been joking about a
Front Man spin-off
since the beginning. We both thought that the Front Man or the recruiter could be interesting for more story, because we haven't really explored these characters in their entirety yet. Their backstory is still vague, and their character is still a little murky,' he stated.
Although the specifics are still being worked out, they appear willing to explore their options. Regarding whether the actor would play the role himself, he expressed a positive preference, saying, 'To look at the Front Man with a full character study would be a very fun thing to do. So, as for your question—of course I'd be willing to star in it. The character has already been built and designed, and I'm very compelled by him. Just as the fans are curious to know more about him, I am too. That's a story I'd be very willing to tell.'
What was the outcome of Squid Game 3?
At the conclusion of Squid Game, Lee Byung Hun, who portrayed the Front Man in all three seasons, was still alive. After winning the game,
Player 222
's baby receives all of the money, and he can be seen tying up loose ends by giving his family the money that belonged to Lee Jung Jae's Seong Gi Hun. Hwang Jun Ho, played by Wi Ha Joon, became the child's guardian. A The Front Man spin-off seems very likely given his encounter with
Cate Blanchett
, who seems to have assumed The Salesman's role following Gong Yoo's departure.
Before, Hwang Dong Hyuk seemed interested in examining a plot between seasons 1 and 2 to discuss what occurs with Seong Gi Hun as he explores the origins of Squid Game and wins 4.56 billion KRW.
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