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Elle
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
We're Not Getting Another Season of 'Squid Game'—But We Might Get Something Else
Now that Squid Game's third and final season is out in the world, I am personally hoping for one thing: that Hwang Dong-hyuk can get some rest. The filmmaker and series creator has not been subtle about his exhaustion after creating the first season of the Netflix sensation. Imagine how he feels now, two seasons after that. 'Yeah, I'm very tired. I haven't had a deep sleep for a long time. I want to take a rest,' he told The New York Times before the season 3 premiere. 'Then I want to do feature films. I have an idea for my next feature.' There may be someone ready to take up the mantle: David Fincher, the director of Fight Club, Gone Girl, and The Social Network. In October 2024, Deadline reported that the filmmaker was eyeing an English-language offshoot of Squid Game, although neither he nor Netflix have confirmed the news yet. Still, it seems likely, given Fincher's ongoing collaboration with the streamer, which includes films and series like House of Cards, Mindhunter, Mank, and the upcoming Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood sequel. According to Deadline, 'Insiders say the Squid Game series is likely the project Fincher commits his time to in 2025.' The final scene of the Squid Game season 3 sure seems to set up an spinoff. (Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The episode closes with a scene of the Front Man in the U.S. coming across a person in a suit playing a version of Ddakji, the 'slap game' used to recruit players, with a disheveled man in an alley. When the recruiter turns around, it's a surprise reveal: She's played by Cate Blanchett. All she does is exchange a knowing look at the Front Man, their mutual recognition hinting that the Squid Game operation extends beyond South Korea. It's also the perfect setup for a U.S.-based spinoff. It's unclear if Blanchett will be the lead of that new show or just a one-time cameo, but the former is possible, since she previously worked with Fincher on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. For now though, that's just a theory. No casting announcements have been made yet. As for the creative team, Deadline reported that Dennis Kelly, writer of Matilda the Musical and the TV series Utopia, is supposedly writing the script. Hwang has also voiced his own ideas for an offshoot. He told Entertainment Weekly, 'I actually had this faint ideation about possibly a spinoff—not a sequel, but maybe a spinoff about the three-year gap between season 1 and season 2 when Gi-hun [Lee Jung-jae] looks around for the recruiters,' he said. 'Maybe I could have a portrayal of what the recruiters or Captain Park [Oh Dal-su] or officers or masked men were doing in that period, not inside the gaming arena, but their life outside of that.' That Hwang's limited series has now ballooned into an international franchise might be a little ironic, considering the show's pointed critiques of capitalism. But he hopes that at least it gets viewers to start thinking about such issues. 'If they do none of that and only enjoy the goods and experiences, that could be a problem. But as long as it entails food for thought, I'm good with that,' he told Times. And if Squid Game comes to America, there will surely be much to discuss.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Carrie Coon Said Not Getting Botox Has Impacted Her Career
From Gone Girl to The Gilded Age, Carrie Coon is beloved for her standout performances as 'complex' charatcers. And now, in a new interview with Glamour magazine, the White Lotus star explained why she thinks she's 'typecast' in roles like these. 'We all have a way we present in the world,' she began. 'The perception of me is that I am verbal, intellectual. My voice is lower and I don't have Botox, so I tend to play older than I am. And so I've always had a gravitas or some authority.' Botox (otherwise known as Botulinum toxin) is injected into the face to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause them. It's definitely not uncommon for Hollywood stars to get Botox — particularly women, who are far more likely to experience ageism. Despite this, Carrie said she has opted out of getting Botox injections, and instead chooses 'science-based skin care' treatments while embracing her natural beauty. 'Authenticity is more evocative than any kind of engineering you might consider doing to your face or your body,' she said, urging today's young Hollywood stars not to succumb to the pressure to conform to beauty standards. 'Now, this is not the message coming from culture. As a woman who is 44, watching myself in HD is not easy, and it's not comfortable.' Acknowledging how her decision to forgo cosmetic treatments like Botox has impacted the roles she gets, Carrie said she stands firm in her decisions. 'It's a choice I'm making for myself,' she said. 'Yes, it's hard, but I hope that I will continue to work as a character actor — they kicked me out of leading lady status — and I'm very inspired by other women in the business, I see who I can tell are also not augmenting their appearance.' That said, she made it clear she has 'no judgment' towards her peers who opt to go under the knife. 'You've got to do what makes you feel good, what makes you feel like the authentic version of yourself,' she emphasized. 'That is not my place to judge, but I know people are going to judge me.' Carrie concluded by sharing her ultimate secret to feeling youthful for life: Do what she did with Tracy Letts and marry someone older. 'You'll always be young and beautiful when your husband is 15 years older than you,' she joked.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Good, The Bad, And The Unhinged: 5 Books For Those Who Love Messy Female Characters
For every Walter White that has multiple fanboys lining up to defend him on social media, there seems to never be the same love for a problematic, angry, or downright despicable female character. Sarah Jessica Parker recently talked about how audiences are more critical of female characters making bad decisions and honestly, she's right. Whether it be in real life, on screen, or even in books, women just aren't always given the same space to be messy, self-destructive, or morally grey without being completely written off by fans. So if you, like me, love your main characters flawed, complicated, and a little (okay, a lot) unhinged, here are 5 books that deliver just that. 1. Luster by Raven Leilani 2. Post Traumatic by Chantal V. Johnson 3. The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw 4. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 5. Circe by Madeline Miller
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Engage with your work fully, whatever it might be: Hachette India MD Riti Jagoorie
Somak Ghoshal Riti Jagoorie, the first woman set to take on a CEO-level role in a multinational publishing firm in India, speaks about her vision for the company and the future of publishing Hachette India MD Riti Jagoorie says she will focus on building local publishing. Gift this article On 12 June, Thomas Abraham, Managing Director of the India chapter of the multinational publishing firm Hachette, announced his retirement after 18 years. Since 2007, when he joined Hachette after leaving his role as CEO and President of Penguin India, Abraham has steered the company from an Rs8 crore company to an Rs100 crore thriving publishing house. As he moves on, Riti Jagoorie, Vice-President of Product and Marketing at Hachette, will be taking over as Managing Director from January 2026. On 12 June, Thomas Abraham, Managing Director of the India chapter of the multinational publishing firm Hachette, announced his retirement after 18 years. Since 2007, when he joined Hachette after leaving his role as CEO and President of Penguin India, Abraham has steered the company from an Rs8 crore company to an Rs100 crore thriving publishing house. As he moves on, Riti Jagoorie, Vice-President of Product and Marketing at Hachette, will be taking over as Managing Director from January 2026. Arguably the first woman to take on a CEO-level role in the India arm of a multinational publishing firm, Jagoorie has a lot on her plate. She started her career at Scholastic in 2005, where she ran the Book Club channel for three years before moving to Hachette as a Product Manager. 'Books are my passion and this was my calling," Jagoorie says. '[The Twilight series] was taking over the world when I joined Hachette and I saw first-hand what a massive bestseller can do. That fad lasted many years and then Gone Girl arrived and with it a spate of psychological thrillers. Right now, it's the BookTok bestsellers that are ruling the roost." While big ideas continue to drive the non-fiction list, 'what has remained constant is that we are primarily a back-list driven market," Jagoorie adds. In an email interview with Lounge, she discussed her new role and the future of publishing. Edited excerpts. As you step into your new role at Hachette India, what are your priorities? I want to ensure that we continue to deliver profitable growth. I would like to focus on building our local publishing programme and increase its contribution to the top-line revenue. We have had many commercial successes and critically acclaimed titles across genres, and I would like to continue that while also gunning for some big acquisitions. Speed to market, optimising the supply chain and moving as much as we can to local printing will also be a priority for me. It's good for the business and for the environment. Engaging with our readers directly whether through consumer fairs or building communities will also be a key area. I will ensure that we continue to work closely with bookstores across the country. Curation is so important for a publisher with the depth of range we have, and real discoverability happens only in a bookstore. That ecosystem is imperative to growing readership. You are the first woman to have a CEO-level job at an international trade publishing house in India. What changes do you hope to see for women in publishing leadership? Book publishing as an industry generally has a strong representation of women in senior roles (certainly Hachette has had that) and there are many indie entrepreneur publishers who are women. Thomas Abraham (the outgoing MD) has made it a point to emphasize that while they're delighted that I happened to be a woman for its representational importance, the board doesn't go in for quotas and it was the best person for the job that was the key driver of the appointment process. So, I'm happy to believe that it was an equal opportunity appointment. That said I'm not blind to the glass ceiling that exists in the workforce here and in other industries and if my story as a woman who has worked her way up to the top job is seen as positive symbolism and as something that others can emulate, I'll gladly take that. This milestone means a lot—it's taken a lot of work to get here. I strongly believe in 'owner mentality' which is one of the key pillars of Hachette: you must engage with your work fully, whatever area it might be. The Indian publishing industry is navigating shifts in digital readership, regional languages and AI tools. What emerging trends excite you most? I am glad to see the interest in translated works of fiction and non-fiction. It gives us the opportunity to widen the scope of our publishing and include narratives from different cultures and languages. The sway that social media holds over the younger generation of readers has driven the sales of certain genres like romance and fantasy. Cosy crime has seen an uptick and it's wonderful to see readers embrace a series like The Bangalore Detectives Club that fits right in. The popularity of shows and films, like Dune, The Wheel of Time and Bridgerton, has led to a surge in sales of the books these are based on. One of the biggest challenges we face is piracy. We have been working towards combating it, but it will need a concerted effort from the publishing industry to eliminate it. Navigating a rapidly changing tech landscape and workplace dynamics will need an open but informed approach. What are some editorial directions you're keen to expand? I am very keen on expanding our narrative non-fiction list, especially history, politics, current affairs and business. Our fiction list has a mix of all genres be it literary fiction, science fiction fantasy, horror, crime, historical fiction and romance, and we will continue to publish in these areas. I am also keen on publishing diverse voices from across the country and exploring different subjects. I would like to publish the heavy hitters (in terms of revenue) and also leave some room for the 'passion' projects—that's what makes publishing fun after all! We entered the picture books segment last year and that will be a focus area while we continue to publish fiction and non-fiction for children of all ages. We've started the Reference division recently and have published books under the iconic Chambers brand and launched series like Quick and Concise. We will be expanding the list while building the right distribution channels for it. Tell us about some of your favourite authors and books. There are far too many! I grew up reading Enid Blyton and then graduated to Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Georgette Heyer. I love Tintin, Calvin and Hobbes, and the Asterix comics. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Manjula Padmanabhan, Philip Pullman, Shehan Karunatilaka and Sarah Waters are some of my favourite writers. I love a good thriller: The Devotion of Suspect X (Keigo Higashino), The Talented Mr Ripley (Patricia Highsmith) and After the Crash (Michael Bussi) are some favourites. I am a film buff and love books on films and filmmakers. Hitchcock by Francois Truffaut and Ingmar Bergman's memoir The Magic Lantern are my top two. I also love children's books—Taranauts by Roopa Pai, Moin and the Monster by Anushka Ravishankar and Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Maus and Persepolis are my favourite graphic novels. Also read: MTR Restaurants' Hemamalini Maiya is a custodian of food history Topics You May Be Interested In
News.com.au
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jennifer Garner shares private pic of Ben Affleck on Father's Day
The Alias star posted the candid pic via her Instagram Stories, and penned, "Happy Father's Day to 3 people's favourite landing spot.' Garner and Affleck share kids Violet, now 19, Finn, 16, and Samuel, 13. The exes have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship since announcing their separation in 2015 after 10 years of marriage. They finalised their divorce in 2018 after the Gone Girl actor checked into rehab. Affleck recently praised his ex in his cover story for GQ's April 2025 issue.
