Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is producing a new Korean crime drama for Netflix titled 'The Dealer', with an all-star cast now confirmed. The series follows Geonhwa, an adept casino dealer whose wedding plans are derailed by a housing fraud scheme, forcing her back into the dangerous gambling underworld.
Jung So-min, known for 'Alchemy of Souls' and 'Love Next Door', will lead the cast as Geonhwa. Ryoo Seung-bum plays Hwang Chisu, a financially struggling gambler drawn into her schemes. Lee Soo-hyuk portrays Jo Jun, a fierce casino competitor, and Ryu Kyung-soo plays Geonhwa's fiancé Choi Wooseung, a detective with a hardened approach.
The series is written by Ohnooy and Lee Tae-young, with cinematographer Choi Young-hwan making his directorial debut. Firstman Studio, the production company behind 'Squid Game', is also involved. Choi's previous work includes visually acclaimed hits like 'Smugglers' and 'Veteran'.
Hwang is also developing a US spin-off of 'Squid Game' and the film 'Killing Old People Club', which he has described as potentially more violent than 'Squid Game'. No release date for 'The Dealer' has been announced yet.
