Rumors of Leonardo DiCaprio Joining “Squid Game 3” Proven False: Another Hollywood Star Appeared
Despite swirling rumors ahead of the premiere, Squid Game 3 did not feature Leonardo DiCaprio. Netflix officially denied the claim earlier, labeling it as “completely unfounded.” Now, with the season’s release on June 27 at 4 p.m. KST, fans have finally seen for themselves: DiCaprio is nowhere in sight.
Squid Game 3, the globally awaited installment of the record-breaking Netflix thriller, picks up with Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) diving back into the brutal competition. This time, he returns with a deeper motive—but at a heavy emotional cost, losing a close ally along the way. The series also delves further into the masked Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and the remaining survivors, pushing them toward their final reckoning.
While DiCaprio’s absence may have disappointed some, the series delivered an unexpected twist: a surprise appearance by Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett in the finale. Her brief but impactful cameo was filmed in the U.S. and hints at a potential American adaptation or spin-off, sparking excitement and speculation among global viewers.
As one of the most-watched series in Netflix history—boasting nearly 600 million viewing hours across its first two seasons—Squid Game continues to dominate cultural conversations worldwide. With Blanchett’s appearance now confirmed, the buzz around Squid Game‘s future just got a lot louder.
“Fans were speculating about Leonardo, but no one saw Cate Blanchett coming,” said one shocked viewer on social media. The surprise has reinvigorated fan theories and discussions about the next chapter in the Squid Game universe.
