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‘Squid Game’ Arrives in L.A. With Real-Life Challenges and (Literal) Race for Premiere Tickets
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Kirsten Chuba
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Netflix pulls out all the stops for the highly anticipated return of its hit show 'Squid Game,' with an immersive LA premiere complete with real-life challenges and a race to win premiere tickets.
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- Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk teased that his next project will be 'more cruel, more violent, darker' than 'Squid Game,' hinting at his continued fascination with dark, socially-conscious narratives.
- The 'Squid Game' premiere event featured a nearly 5K run where hundreds of fans in green tracksuits attempted to complete challenges to win tickets to the screening, adding an element of high-stakes competition to the festivities.
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Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Yim Si-wan, Lee Seo-hwan, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Jo Yu-ri, Kim Ji-yeon, Netflix, Squid Game