“Ran out of problematic korean men to add to the cast they had to refer to him”— Internet reacts to Leonardo DiCaprio’s cameo rumors in Squid Game 3

Rumors that Leonardo DiCaprio will appear in Squid Game Season 3 have sparked heated discussions online. On January 1, 2025, a report from a South Korean media outlet, OSEN, claimed that the Hollywood star had already filmed a cameo for the Netflix series.

The report also suggested that his role would be brief and shrouded in mystery, with the season set to release in the summer of 2025. However, according to Star News, Netflix swiftly denied the claims, labeling them as baseless.

Despite the official denial, fans flooded social media, debating the implications of DiCaprio joining the cast. Some cited his alleged controversial past, arguing that his rumored addition to a show that already features polarizing male characters in its second season would be ironic.

"they ran out of problematic korean men to add to the cast they had to refer to him," one person tweeted.

Many others shared their thoughts and perspectives on the Hollywood star's rumored casting in the acclaimed Korean series.

"they’re truly allergic to hiring unproblematic men on that show," a netizen remarked.

"if he’s not one of the VIPs this would be the dumbest decision ever," another fan added.

"why they suddenly ruining this series and keep on adding the most problematic ppl in every season," an X user wrote.

Some fans expressed excitement, praising Leonardo DiCaprio's rumored casting as a brilliant move to elevate the series.

"Wow, this is incredible news! Leonardo DiCaprio in SQUID GAME Season 3? That's going to be the best thing ever! I am so hyped! Can't wait to see how he fits into the crazy world of the games. This is going to be epic! Oh my gosh, I need to see this right now!," a fan added.

"The creator actually listened everyone's complaints about the bad english actors and decided to cast one of the best actors working today to make up for it.," a fan mentioned.

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More about Leonardo DiCaprio's rumored casting in the Squid Game series

Speculation surrounding Leonardo DiCaprio’s involvement gained traction due to his admiration for the series. In 2021, Squid Game lead actor Lee Jung-jae met DiCaprio at the LACMA Art + Film Gala, where their friendly interaction caught the attention of fans.

Adding to the buzz, during a 2022 red-carpet interview, Lee expressed his desire to see the actor join the cast. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk even joked about the possibility of making an offer to DiCaprio at a press conference celebrating the show’s Emmy wins.

Fans eagerly await the next chapter of Squid Game after the second season explored Gi-hun’s (played by Lee Jung-jae) return to the deadly games and his confrontation with the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun).

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In other news, the Squid Game franchise unveiled the third and final poster of the trilogy.