Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk opens up about the casting hurdle of finding a trans actress for season 2 of the hit Netflix series.
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Hwang reveals it was a 'nearly impossible challenge' to cast a transgender woman in the high-stakes Korean drama's upcoming second season
Industry insiders speculate the difficulty may stem from the lack of representation and opportunities for trans actors in the region's entertainment landscape
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Hwang Dong-hyuk, Netflix, Squid Game, Squid Game Season 2
Story by Raquel 'Rocky' HarrisDecember 18, 2024 • 7:56 PM
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Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk opens up about the casting hurdle of finding a trans actress for season 2 of the hit Netflix series.
beat sheet
Hwang reveals it was a 'nearly impossible challenge' to cast a transgender woman in the high-stakes Korean drama's upcoming second season
Industry insiders speculate the difficulty may stem from the lack of representation and opportunities for trans actors in the region's entertainment landscape
call sheet
Hwang Dong-hyuk, Netflix, Squid Game, Squid Game Season 2