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Much like the first installment, evenSquid GameSeason 2 established itself as one of the most iconic productions of the decade, garnering massive praise and success on Netflix. In the aftermath, people are now eagerly awaiting the third season to drop this year. But meanwhile, Leonardo DiCaprio surprisingly made headlines for his rumored appearance in the final season.
Amid fans losing their minds over the introduction of the new doll in the mid-credit scene ofSquid GameS2, Leonardo DiCaprio shockingly sparked strong rumors of joining the cast of the Netflix show for S3. Meanwhile, whether or not DiCaprio joins forces with Lee Jung-jae, there appeared another report about the Oscar winner’s appearance in Damien Chazelle’s next film on Evel Knievel.
Leonardo DiCaprio sparked rumors about joiningSquid Gameseason 3
Since the release of Hwang Dong-hyeok’sSquid GameS2 on June 13, 2025, fans of the popular Netflix series have been going crazy over the sequel. With new games and grittier storyline, people simply lost their minds whenthe mid-credit sceneintroduced the doll Chul-su, the counterpart of Young-hee, who’s set to be an integral part of the life-threatening Red Light, Green Light game in season 3.
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Meanwhile, amid new surprises and heartbreaking twists,Marcareported a strong rumor that originated from South Korean media, surroundingLeonardo DiCaprio‘s appearance inSquid GameS3. According to speculations, it was reported that the Oscar winner would be joining the cast of the Netflix show forthe final season, all because he was seen during a gala with Seong Gi-hun actor Lee Jung-jae.
However, as per reports fromDailyMail, Netflix has apparently debunked the speculation, saying in a statement that the rumors of Leonardo DiCaprio’s “involvement in Squid Game Season 3 are entirely unfounded”. Sorry to break the bubble, but it seems that theTitanicstar won’t be starring alongsideLee Jung-jaeafter all in the popular show. But that doesn’t negate the possibility of the duo working together on future projects.
Leonardo DiCaprio will reportedly work on Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-worthy film
As of now, although the rumors of Leonardo DiCaprio’s appearance inSquid Gamewere shot down by Netflix, the actor made headlines for his alleged appearance in Damien Chazelle’s upcoming movie. According to reports fromWorld of Reel, it was noted that while Chazelle has been working on Evel Knievel’s biopic, DiCaprio might star in a crucial role.
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Instead of simply narrating the rise and fall of the renowned stunt devil Evel Knievel, in his film titledEvel Knievel on Tour,Damien Chazelleis said to set the story in a single year, 1974, and feature Knievel’s ambitious plan of jumping across Idaho’s Snake River on his motorcycle. As of now, plot details and casting surrounding the movie have been kept under tight wraps.
While there have been rumors of Damien Chazelle working on this potential biopic since April 2024, the supposed shoot set to happen in the fall of that year never happened. However, Chazelle later toldVanity Fairthat he has been working on two projects, including the biopic, and doesn’t know which one was going to get made first. But on a positive note Evel Knievel’s movie is still in development.
Squid Gameis currently available to watch on Netflix.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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