Netflix has announced Squid Game Season 3, and in a jaw-dropping reveal, Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio will star in the highly anticipated continuation of the global phenomenon. The announcement comes as the series creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, promises an even more intense and emotionally charged season that expands on the deadly games and explores the moral dilemmas of survival.

DiCaprio, known for his iconic roles in Inception, The Revenant, and The Wolf of Wall Street, will play a mysterious foreign participant drawn into the games under enigmatic circumstances. Hwang teased that DiCaprio’s character brings “a completely new dynamic to the series, blending the cutthroat strategy of the games with a deeper psychological edge.”

“Leo’s addition to the cast was a dream come true. His passion for storytelling and his ability to bring depth to complex characters will elevate Squid Game to unprecedented heights,” said Hwang.