Netflix backtracks on 'Squid Game' and has reportedly cancelled David Fincher's US spin-off
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Netflix has reportedly canceled the United States spin-off of the popular franchise *Squid Game*, which was being developed by director David Fincher. According to specialized media reports, the streaming platform decided to abandon the project, titled *Heckler*, following a shift in strategy for the broader franchise.
The project had been in development for several years, and scripts had already been written by Dennis Kelly before the platform ultimately chose to discontinue the English-language series.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses specifically on the project's title, Heckler, and Dennis Kelly's scripts.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (Second headline)Frames the decision as a strategic retreat involving the US adaptation.
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