Squid Game Season 2 has taken social media by storm, providing a thrilling emotional ride that has left fans eagerly anticipating the next installment. Recently, there has been speculation about an exciting addition to the upcoming season: the acting legend Leonardo DiCaprio. So, will Leonardo DiCaprio appear in Squid Game Season 3?

Here is everything you need to know about the Oscar-winning actor’s potential appearance in the dystopian thriller series.

Will Leonardo DiCaprio appear in Squid Game Season 3?

No, Leonardo DiCaprio will not appear in Squid Game Season 3.

The news of the Titanic actor’s entry into the series first made the rounds shortly after the conclusion of the second season. A Korean news website called OSEN shared that DiCaprio is all set to join the cast of the blockbuster Netflix drama with the filming being completed. Further, the website mentioned that it will be a surprising appearance with the limited screen time. However, the makers of Squid Game have chosen to keep the character under wraps to avoid spoiler leaks. (via Dexerto)

Fans went crazy with this rumored development and began their discussions around DCaprio’s character in the show. One user wrote that he might play one of the wealthy people who place their bets ”on the games”. Another fan expressed his excitement on DiCaprio’s K-drama debut stating, ”Really? Holy sh*t that’s gonna be really interesting.” One more fan explained that he would only accept the actor’s entry in the show if he plays a VIP who ”gets clipped at the end. ”

Additionally, fans started circulating the picture of Lee Jung-Jae and DiCaprio from the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala. They were eagerly looking forward to seeing the two acting powerhouses sharing the screen in the final season.

However, all the hopes were quashed when Netflix’s representative reached out to Soompi to deny the rumors. The representative stated, ”The rumors are completely false. Reports of Leonardo DiCaprio’s involvement in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 are entirely unfounded.”

While DiCaprio’s entry ain’t happening, fans can anticipate Squid Game Season 3, which is reportedly set to release in the summer of 2025.