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The global phenomenon series, Squid Game wraps up its final season with a surprising cameo that will shock fans, as Netflix had dropped all six episodes of the final season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The highly acclaimed series has captivated fans with its unique concept, featuring players partaking in deadly challenges based on children’s games, combined with powerful emotional messages.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, it was revealed in the finale that the Hollywood cameo was non other than Cate Blanchett (How to Train Your Dragon, Borderlands),whose job is similar to the Recruiter’s, played by Gong Yoo (Silenced, Train to Busan). This quick cameo symbolizes that the games weren’t just being held within Korea, but have now spread worldwide.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the finale wraps up the story of the main character, Gi-hun, portrayed by Lee Jung-jae (The Acolyte, New World), who desperately tried to end the game. Ultimately in the final challemge, he selflessly sacrificed himself in order to save Jun-hee’s newborn baby, played by Jo Yu-ri (Mimicus, Idol School), who was made a player. We later see the Front-Man, played by Lee Byung-hun (Red 2, The Match) meeting with Gi-hun’s daughter, Ga-yeong played by Jo Ah-in and giving her the gift of a credit card.

This dramatic cameo hints at potential spin-off series being produced, along with what lays ahead for the future of the Squid Game franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, fans could experience a variant of the games occurring somewhere in the USA, exploring other factions like the mysterious VIP members introduced in season one.

There have been no recent updates from Netflix or the series creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk (The Fortress, Silenced), regarding the future direction of the franchise. Nonetheless, the K-drama has made a significant impact on viewers around the world. The entire three seasons of Squid Game are available to stream on Netflix.