Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has spoken about his ideas for a potential second season of the hit Netflix show, revealing one possible focus for the next chapter.

In an interview with The Times, Hwang revealed that he had already been thinking about how Squid Game's story could possibly evolve beyond the nine episodes of the first season, which first arrived on Netflix on September 17. He suggested that, if a second season is greenlit, then he may shift focus and further explore the role of the Korean police.

"While I was writing season one, I thought about the stories that could be in season two if I get to do one — one would be the story of the Frontman," Hwang said of one of the show's most complex characters, The Frontman, played by Lee Byung-hun, who is a former cop and one of the masterminds behind the game.

"I think the issue with police officers is not just an issue in Korea," Hwang added. "I see it on the global news that the police force can be very late on acting on things — there are more victims or a situation gets worse because of them not acting fast enough. This was an issue that I wanted to raise. Maybe in season two I can talk about this more."

While the ideas are starting to formulate, nothing firm has been decided about a second season of Squid Game just yet. However, Netflix's global TV head, Bela Bajaria, told Vulture that they're excited about the prospect of continuing the dystopian drama and they're willing to work around Hwang's schedule to make it happen.

"He has a film and other things he's working on. We're trying to figure out the right structure for him." Bajaria noted, demonstrating Netflix's willingness to be flexible for Hwang's creative process in recognition of the fact that she knows he's a person that likes to collaborate with "other writers" who might also work on the project.

It's not surprising that talk of a second season of Squid Game is already in the air. The debut season of the South Korean survival drama is on track to become Netflix's biggest TV show ever — if the early viewership figures hold. Its growing popularity has even started to expand across different mediums, with fan-made games popping up all over Roblox.

If you happen to be coming into the series with fresh eyes and you're relying on translations to follow the story, you might want to consider watching the episodes with the proper "English" subtitles turned on rather than Netflix's closed captions, so you don't lose the nuances of the script and the twisted, colorful competitions that dominate the show.

Adele Ankers is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

HBO Max has revealed the first footage from Peacemaker, the DC superhero show starring John Cena, who reprises his role from The Suicide Squad.

He’s got the looks, the car, and the best sidekick ever -- all in the name of peace.

An exclusive clip from @DCPeacemaker has just been debuted by #HBOMaxEurope. Coming this January to HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/imwqlWMGMX

— HBO Max (@hbomax) October 5, 2021

The clip features John Economos (Steve Agee) and Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), two of Amanda Waller's subordinates who were first seen in The Suicide Squad, waiting for Peacekeeper to arrive at a restaurant. They are accompanied by Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo and Chukwudi Iwuji as Clemson Murn, who also appear to be part of the team. John Cena's Peacekeeper arrives at the restaurant in full costume, along with a bald eagle called 'Eagley', much to the confusion of his new handlers.

Peacemaker is due to launch on HBO Max this January, and will explore the origins of the character. It's also set to feature Vigilante and Judomaster, two other DC characters. More is likely to be revealed at DC FanDome, which will be held on October 16.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

HBO Max has revealed the first footage from Peacemaker, the DC superhero show starring John Cena, who reprises his role from The Suicide Squad.

He’s got the looks, the car, and the best sidekick ever -- all in the name of peace.

An exclusive clip from @DCPeacemaker has just been debuted by #HBOMaxEurope. Coming this January to HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/imwqlWMGMX

— HBO Max (@hbomax) October 5, 2021

The clip features John Economos (Steve Agee) and Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), two of Amanda Waller's subordinates who were first seen in The Suicide Squad, waiting for Peacekeeper to arrive at a restaurant. They are accompanied by Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo and Chukwudi Iwuji as Clemson Murn, who also appear to be part of the team. John Cena's Peacekeeper arrives at the restaurant in full costume, along with a bald eagle called 'Eagley', much to the confusion of his new handlers.

Peacemaker is due to launch on HBO Max this January, and will explore the origins of the character. It's also set to feature Vigilante and Judomaster, two other DC characters. More is likely to be revealed at DC FanDome, which will be held on October 16.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

HBO has released the first trailer for House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel arriving in 2022.

The trailer doesn't reveal too much, but shows us a series of images of Targaryen family members – the core of the new show – as well as a mantra of sorts: "Gods, kings, fire, and blood. Dreams didn't make us kings – dragons did." Of course, along the way we see the Iron Throne, jousts, sword fights, lots of bright white hair (the Targaryen trademark), and just the hint of a dragon.

Set around 200 years before the original series, the show will tell the story of House Targaryen, the line of kings that ruled Westeros before Robert Barratheon took the throne and, eventually, kicked off the events of Game of Thrones.

The show features a star-studded cast, including Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower. Co-created by George R.R. Martin and Colony's Ryan Condal and from executive producer and director Miguel Sapochnik (who directed many iconic Game of Thrones episodes including "The Battle of the Bastards" and "The Long Night"), House of the Dragon will air on HBO and HBO Max.

We recently got our first look at images of the main cast members. The show, which is part of a wider deal between HBO and author George R.R. Martin, is one of several Game of Thrones series in the works. Currently, HBO is working on multiple live action series, and is also working on animated spin-offs set in the universe.

We still don't have a concrete premiere date for House of the Dragon, but it's due to drop in 2022.

Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

HBO has released the first trailer for House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel arriving in 2022.

The trailer doesn't reveal too much, but shows us a series of images of Targaryen family members – the core of the new show – as well as a mantra of sorts: "Gods, kings, fire, and blood. Dreams didn't make us kings – dragons did." Of course, along the way we see the Iron Throne, jousts, sword fights, lots of bright white hair (the Targaryen trademark), and just the hint of a dragon.

Gods. Kings. Fire. Blood.@HouseOfDragon is coming to HBO Max in 2022. #HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/16aV66l07i

— HBO Max (@hbomax) October 5, 2021

Set around 200 years before the original series, the show will tell the story of House Targaryen, the line of kings that ruled Westeros before Robert Barratheon took the throne and, eventually, kicked off the events of Game of Thrones.

The show features a star-studded cast, including Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower. Co-created by George R.R. Martin and Colony's Ryan Condal and from executive producer and director Miguel Sapochnik (who directed many iconic Game of Thrones episodes including "The Battle of the Bastards" and "The Long Night"), House of the Dragon will air on HBO and HBO Max.

We recently got our first look at images of the main cast members. The show, which is part of a wider deal between HBO and author George R.R. Martin, is one of several Game of Thrones series in the works. Currently, HBO is working on multiple live action series, and is also working on animated spin-offs set in the universe.

We still don't have a concrete premiere date for House of the Dragon, but it's due to drop in 2022.

Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

It seems like no one had a particularly good time making Joss Whedon's version of Justice League — Ben Affleck, who has donned the iconic cape and cowl for Batman's more recent cinematic adventures, among them. Things seem to be getting better, though.

Speaking with Variety during a recent event, Affleck said that he had fun reprising his role as Batman for The Flash, the new DC Extended Universe film due next year. At least, he had more fun than he did filming Justice League.

“It was a really nice way to revisit that as the prior experience had been difficult," Affleck said. "This was really lovely. Really fun."

Affleck also joked that he was probably under "some gag order I'm not even aware of" and that he would be sued at any moment. He also praised some of his co-stars while mentioning Aquaman star Jason Momoa. "I love Ezra [Miller] and I had a chance to see Jason, who's over [in the United Kingdom] making 'Aquaman [and the Lost Kingdom],'" Affleck said.

First announced back in 2014, The Flash has been in development for a long time now. It not only features Ben Affleck but Michael Keaton, who will play an older Batman from an alternate universe.

In an interview earlier this year, Keaton admitted to being somewhat confused by how it was all supposed to work. "I had to read it more than three times to go, 'Wait, how does this work?'" Keaton said. "They had to explain that to me several times."

At least everyone seems to have had a good time.

As for Justice League, the release of the Snyder Cut earlier this year dredged up plenty of negative feelings from its cast. Ray Fisher, who played Cyborg, said he would need an apology from WB to consider playing the character again. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot said that Whedon threatened to harm her career while making the film.

One way or another, most of Justice League's cast seem to be doing better these days. We'll see how that translates to The Flash when it releases on November 4, 2022.

It seems like no one had a particularly good time making Joss Whedon's version of Justice League — Ben Affleck, who has donned the iconic cape and cowl for Batman's more recent cinematic adventures, among them. Things seem to be getting better, though.

Speaking with Variety during a recent event, Affleck said that he had fun reprising his role as Batman for The Flash, the new DC Extended Universe film due next year. At least, he had more fun than he did filming Justice League.

“It was a really nice way to revisit that as the prior experience had been difficult," Affleck said. "This was really lovely. Really fun."

Affleck also joked that he was probably under "some gag order I'm not even aware of" and that he would be sued at any moment. He also praised some of his co-stars while mentioning Aquaman star Jason Momoa. "I love Ezra [Miller] and I had a chance to see Jason, who's over [in the United Kingdom] making 'Aquaman [and the Lost Kingdom],'" Affleck said.

First announced back in 2014, The Flash has been in development for a long time now. It not only features Ben Affleck but Michael Keaton, who will play an older Batman from an alternate universe.

In an interview earlier this year, Keaton admitted to being somewhat confused by how it was all supposed to work. "I had to read it more than three times to go, 'Wait, how does this work?'" Keaton said. "They had to explain that to me several times."

At least everyone seems to have had a good time.

As for Justice League, the release of the Snyder Cut earlier this year dredged up plenty of negative feelings from its cast. Ray Fisher, who played Cyborg, said he would need an apology from WB to consider playing the character again. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot said that Whedon threatened to harm her career while making the film.

One way or another, most of Justice League's cast seem to be doing better these days. We'll see how that translates to The Flash when it releases on November 4, 2022.

The International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has agreed to approve a strike authorization in an overwhelming vote.

IATSE announced that nearly 90% of its 60,000 union members voted in favor of a strike authorization in a vote that passed with 98.7% approval. While this doesn’t initiate a strike, the union is now able to call one if negotiations for a new contract continue to stall.

The union continues to meet with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers representing major film studios and streaming companies on a new three-year contract.

BREAKING: IATSE Members in TV and Film Production Voted to Authorize the first nationwide industry strike in our 128-year history.

98.68% voted yes, and voter turnout among eligible members was nearly 90% #IASolidarity #IATSEVoted pic.twitter.com/F4wx8cPubi

— IATSE // #VoteYES (@IATSE) October 4, 2021

According to the IATSE website, the union is bargaining for better working hours, rest and break periods for meals and weekends, livable wages for locals and better wages for union members working on “new media” streaming projects who the union say are being paid less despite production budgets that rival traditional blockbusters.

Deadline reports that IATSE locals are asking for a “real and meaningful rest period” as 14-hour days is widely seen as an “industry-standard.”

The LA Times meanwhile reports that the AMPTP has so far been unresponsive to these demands and has argued that it has raised minimum pay for these new media productions and covered the union’s $400-million pension and health plan deficit.

The two sides will continue to negotiate on a new contract for both the union’s west coast members and national members, but with the strike authorization, the union president can call for one if a deal fails to materialize.

A strike would be a rarity considering the IATSE hasn’t staged a strike since 1945, a date known as Hollywood’s Bloody Friday according to the LA Times. But it threatens to leave massive disruptions across Hollywood projects currently in development.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

The International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has agreed to approve a strike authorization in an overwhelming vote.

IATSE announced that nearly 90% of its 60,000 union members voted in favor of a strike authorization in a vote that passed with 98.7% approval. While this doesn’t initiate a strike, the union is now able to call one if negotiations for a new contract continue to stall.

The union continues to meet with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers representing major film studios and streaming companies on a new three-year contract.

BREAKING: IATSE Members in TV and Film Production Voted to Authorize the first nationwide industry strike in our 128-year history.

98.68% voted yes, and voter turnout among eligible members was nearly 90% #IASolidarity #IATSEVoted pic.twitter.com/F4wx8cPubi

— IATSE // #VoteYES (@IATSE) October 4, 2021

According to the IATSE website, the union is bargaining for better working hours, rest and break periods for meals and weekends, livable wages for locals and better wages for union members working on “new media” streaming projects who the union say are being paid less despite production budgets that rival traditional blockbusters.

Deadline reports that IATSE locals are asking for a “real and meaningful rest period” as 14-hour days is widely seen as an “industry-standard.”

The LA Times meanwhile reports that the AMPTP has so far been unresponsive to these demands and has argued that it has raised minimum pay for these new media productions and covered the union’s $400-million pension and health plan deficit.

The two sides will continue to negotiate on a new contract for both the union’s west coast members and national members, but with the strike authorization, the union president can call for one if a deal fails to materialize.

A strike would be a rarity considering the IATSE hasn’t staged a strike since 1945, a date known as Hollywood’s Bloody Friday according to the LA Times. But it threatens to leave massive disruptions across Hollywood projects currently in development.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

James Gunn says The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special will introduce what he considers to be "one of the greatest MCU characters of all time." Gunn responded Saturday on Twitter to a user who asked if the Guardians Holiday Special will introduce any characters. Gunn, who is writing and directing the special, assured the fan that they will.

"In my incredibly subjective & admittedly often odd opinion, we'll be introducing one of the greatest MCU characters of all time," Gunn wrote.

In my incredibly subjective & admittedly often odd opinion, we'll be introducing one of the greatest MCU characters of all time. #GotGHolidaySpecial https://t.co/CipO64ZpoC pic.twitter.com/qnVkVr7w10

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 2, 2021

By Gunn's wording that this is one of the best Marvel characters in his "incredibly subjective & admittedly often odd opinion," it's likely that this is a bizarre, random character.

But Gunn is the guy who turned a talking tree with one line of dialogue into one of the MCU's most beloved characters. Let's see what Gunn has in store next.

All that's known about the Guardians Holiday Special is its release window of holiday 2022 on Disney+ and that the special takes place in the MCU's story between Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Thor: Love and Thunder is currently scheduled to hit theaters on May 6, 2022, with Guardians Vol. 3 dropping one year after on May 5, 2023.

The next MCU project to drop is the season finale of What If...? on Wednesday. Check out our list of the most shocking moments of What If...? so far. After Disney+ drops two episodes of the MCU behind-the-scenes series Assembled throughout October, Marvel's Eternals will hit theaters on November 5.

Gunn's next project as a director is the HBO Max series Peacemaker, which is set to debut in January. DC FanDome takes place on October 16 and will feature a Peacemaker event with appearances from Gunn and the show's leading actor, John Cena. Check out the full DC FanDome celebrity guest list.

Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who would love it if Disney makes the full Star Wars Holiday Special available. Set it free!