Despite Lee Jung-jae's "wish", Leonardo DiCaprio won't appear in "Squid Game" Season 3

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Despite Lee Jung-jae's "wish", Leonardo DiCaprio won't appear in "Squid Game" Season 3

Writer: Heidi Hsia

Sorry, Leo, it ain't happening

3 Jan - Netflix has recently dismissed rumour that Leonardo DiCaprio, the Hollywood A-lister who has an Academy Award somewhere in his mansion, will be appearing in season 3 of its hit Korean series, "Squid Game".

Rumours of the actor making an appearance in season three was recently reported by OSEN, with the report saying that DiCaprio will have a very minor role in the said series. It was said that the actor had filmed the third season last year in secrecy.

No green jumpsuit for Leo

In response to the rumour, Netflix responded via a rep, "The rumours are completely false. Reports of Leonardo DiCaprio's involvement in 'Squid Game' Season 3 are entirely unfounded."

It is noted that its lead actor Lee Jung-jae previously met with DiCaprio at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in 2021. When asked in a later event which American actor he wants to see in season 2, Lee simply responded, "Leonardo DiCaprio."

Season 3 of "Squid Game" will be released sometime this year, with show creator Hwang Dong-hyuk saying that he expected it to be launched around summer or fall.