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Squid Game 2 cast and creator to appear at Lucca Comics & Games 2024

festival-fair · 2026-04-26

At Lucca Comics & Games 2024, attendees can look forward to a sneak peek of the second season of Squid Game, featuring the famous doll in Piazza San Michele. Anticipated guests include creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and actors Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-jun. This event, organized by Netflix Italia and Netflix Korea, is a key attraction of the annual convention. Squid Game continues to be Netflix's most popular series, with the second season set to launch on December 26. Hwang revealed that Gi-hun (Player 456) returns with a new perspective to end the unjust game. Lee Jung-jae mentioned that Gi-hun's red hair represents his evolution, as he aims to re-enter the deadly game for a prize of 45.6 billion won.

Key facts

  • Squid Game 2 cast and creator to appear at Lucca Comics & Games 2024
  • Iconic doll dominates Piazza San Michele for the entire event
  • Creator, writer, and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, actors Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-jun are among the most anticipated guests
  • Event produced and curated by Netflix Italia and Netflix Korea
  • Second season available on Netflix from December 26
  • Gi-hun returns with new awareness and courage to stop the game
  • Lee Jung-jae won Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series
  • Prize for the second season is 45.6 billion won

Entities

Artists

  • Hwang Dong-hyuk
  • Lee Jung-jae
  • Wi Ha-jun

Institutions

  • Netflix Italia
  • Netflix Korea
  • Netflix
  • Lucca Comics & Games
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Lucca
  • Italy
  • Piazza San Michele
  • South Korea
  • United States

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