Actor from Squid Game Declares He Would Decline Netflix's Offer to Return
Squid Game's participant 301 firmly rejects the idea of returning to the brutal games, even if Netflix were to extend an offer Discover why this contestant stands resolute, refusing to be entangled in the deadly challenges again
Contestant 301 of Squid Game, The Challenge, has declared that he would refuse to participate in the games again if given the opportunity. With the immense global popularity of Squid Game upon its late 2021 release, it comes as no surprise that Netflix has announced a second season and a reality TV spin-off based on the series.
Similar to the popular Korean drama Squid Game, The Challenge captured the attention of the internet as 456 participants competed for a massive $4.56 million prize.
Now that the reality show has concluded, Netflix has approved another season. Nevertheless, some contestants have expressed their reluctance to participate again if given the opportunity.
Contestant 301, Trey Plutnicki, teamed up with his mother to compete on The Challenge.
The casting for Season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge is currently accepting applications. But Trey Plutnicki, also known as contestant 301, has stated that he has no interest in coming back for another opportunity to win the prize.
Trey, who appeared on the show alongside his mother, took to Twitter/X to express his belief that repeating the experience would be unwise. "Would I do it again, yes," Trey confessed, but clarified that he wouldn't want to diminish the enjoyment of his initial experience.
Yes, I would do it again. It's hard to articulate why I think it's a bad idea, but my initial experience on the show was incredibly valuable and I wouldn't want to diminish it with a lackluster sophomore year. https://t.co/zyGIJ1asRt
— Trey (the son, 301) (@ChooChooTreyn) December 9, 2023
"I struggle to articulate why I think it's a bad idea, but my initial experience on the show was incredibly special, and I wouldn't want to taint it with a lackluster second season," he expressed.
The production company behind Squid Game: The Challenge, Studio Lambert, mentioned the possibility of bringing back players from the first season. However, we'll have to wait and see who will come back for the next season when it is released.
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Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of Squid Game, I am thrilled to hear that Netflix has announced a second season and a reality TV spin-off based on the series. The original show was a global phenomenon, and I can't wait to see what the new season and spin-off have in store.
I understand why some contestants, like Trey Plutnicki, are hesitant to return for another season. The games in Squid Game are brutal and deadly, and it's understandable that some people would not want to put themselves through that again. However, I personally would jump at the chance to compete in the games again. I think it would be an amazing experience, and I would be honored to be a part of the show.
