David Fincher is making his English version of 'Squid Game'.

The korean productions have experienced a remarkable boom in recent years, with an emblematic example being the record-breaking film Parasite, which won numerous awards, including the Oscar for Best Picture. This success is not limited to cinema, as in the television arena, in 2021, Netflix launched Squid Game, which quickly became the most watched non-English speaking production on the platform, accummulating more than 265.2 million views. This global phenomenon has highlighted the quality and universal appeal of Korean productions, positioning them at the center of world entertainment.

Since the runaway success of Squid Game, rumors have circulated that award-winning filmmaker David Fincher is working on a U.S. version of the mega-hit. Fincher, known for his meticulous direction and ability to create intense atmospheres, has been responsable for acclaimed works such as Fight Club, Seven, and The Social Netowork.

While nothing its official yet, several reports indicate that the filmmaker has been working on this version for the past two years and has even momentarily shelved his Chinatown prequel series in orter to prioritize this adaptation. Although it has not been specified at what stage of production he is currently at, what it is clear is that Fincher is quietly moving forward on this project. In addition, the sources say he have selected Dennis Kelly (known for his work on Utopia, Matilda and Together) to collaborate on writing the script.

The director has a commercial relationship with Netflix, being this platform the home of his latest project such as the series cancelled series Mindhunter and his most recent feature film, The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds, X-Men: First Generation), Sophie Charlotte (All the Flowers), Tilda Swinton (Doctor Strange, We Need to Talk About Kevin) and Monique Ganderton (Avengers: Infinity War).