Cate Blanchett has addressed the possibility of starring in the American spinoff of Squid Game following her surprise cameo appearance.
In the last scene of the hit Netflix show's final episode, the Oscar-winning actress showed up for a cameo appearance where she played an American recruiter in the streets of Los Angeles. Fans have been wondering whether her appearance was a one-off or if it's a tease of the American spinoff that is currently in the works from David Fincher.
How Did Cate Blanchett Manage to Appear in Squid Game?
In an interview with Variety, Blanchett shared the story of how she was asked to appear in the final episode of Squid Game, which "came out of the blue."
She wasn't given a lot of information when she was offered to appear in the series, and she had to learn how to play ddakji in a span of a few days before filming.
"Because it’s such a cult series and they were shooting in L.A. of all places, everyone was on a need-to-know basis," the Oscar winner explained.
Not only that, but Blanchett was also asked to bring her own suit to the series, which is the costume that she ended up wearing.
"I got a couple of storyboards. I had to [learn to] play the game very quickly. I had to practice and practice. I knew there were four or five setups that they were going to do, and I knew what they needed from every shot, and then I was given the sides. But it was one of the more mysterious jobs," she added.
Is Cate Blanchett Starring in Squid Game American Spinoff?
Fans are now wondering whether Blanchett's appearance in the final episode was a tease of the American spinoff that is currently in the works.
The Oscar winner did not confirm whether she is starring in the American spinoff, but she is open to the possibility.
"I am wildly open to anything. And in a world that is so beautifully, magically created like that, for sure. They’re amazing world-builders, and that series has been eaten alive. I don’t think there’s a corner of the globe that it hasn’t touched in some way," she said.
Blanchett was also asked about the possibility of working with Fincher again on the project. They previously collaborated on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
"I mean, I’d love to work with David again. It’s been ages. But no, I don’t know anything more than you do. I’m not being coy. I really don’t," she responded.
So far, Netflix remains tight-lipped on the details of the American spinoff of Squid Game.
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