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Squid Game’ Season 3 Evokes Elon Musk as VIPs Shed Anonymity; U.S. Remake Enters Development

Hwang Dong-hyuk said the VIPs’ evolution mirrors how big-tech elites increasingly flaunt their power.

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Squid Game creator has said that the VIPs in the show resemble the real-life tech mogul Elon Musk
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Overview

  • Hwang told Time that some masked VIPs reminded him of Elon Musk because of their wealth and showmanship
  • Season 3 shifts the VIPs from passive observers to figures who shed anonymity to directly influence the contests
  • The creator said this narrative choice reflects a U.S. climate where tech moguls openly assert political and economic sway
  • Netflix’s original series concludes its three-season run after redefining dystopian drama since 2021
  • David Fincher is developing an English-language remake for Netflix to expand the franchise to U.S. audiences