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Netflix Reportedly Cancels David Fincher's American Squid Game Spinoff Series
Netflix is shifting Squid Game plans toward international market versions after reports said David Fincher’s U.S. spinoff will not move forward.
- Netflix has reportedly canceled director David Fincher's planned American Squid Game spinoff, internally titled Heckler, which never received official confirmation from the streamer.
- Reports previously linked Fincher to the project with Utopia creator Dennis Kenny writing the script, eyeing a 2025 production start in Los Angeles. Despite excitement surrounding the expansion, Netflix never officially greenlit the series.
- Sources cite a long production process, executive-level changes at Netflix, and Fincher taking on other projects like The Adventures of Cliff Booth as reasons for cancellation. Priorities for the franchise have shifted away from a singular American take.
- The streamer is now focused on exploring stories within the Squid Game universe tailored to individual international markets. Insiders suggested potential country-specific spinoffs, such as versions set in Brazil or Norway.
- Season 3's finale featured a surprise cameo by Cate Blanchett as a recruiter in Los Angeles, though reports confirmed her appearance was unrelated to the shelved Fincher series. The Squid Game universe remains a Netflix priority.
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David Fincher's American 'Squid Game' spinoff CANCELLED; director moves on to complete film with Brad Pitt
Netflix has reportedly canceled David Fincher's English-language Squid Game spinoff project. This decision comes after several years of development and internal company changes. The project, which had the working title 'Heckler', will not move forward. Fincher has since shifted his focus to other film commitments. There is no indication Cate Blanchett was attached beyond a cameo.
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