Spielberg trolled for calling Squid Games actors ‘unknown’

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg has been criticised for his comments at the PGA Awards panel where he said Netflix's hit series Squid Game is proof that TV shows can be successful despite casting "unknown actors". The 2021 South Korean dystopian series, about a group of people invited to join a mysterious contest in order to win a vast fortune, was one of the streaming giant's biggest hits last year.

On March 19, Spielberg praised the show and applauded Netflix for taking a chance on a series without any "known stars", as per reports. Social media users didn't take too long to remind the director that the show featured veteran South Korean actors like Lee Jung-jae, and O Yeong-su.

"Another day, another American thinking the world revolves around them," tweeted one user. "LOL. Just some of the most famous actors in Korea," shared another.

Meanwhile, Spielberg's West Side Story is up for seven nominations at this year's Oscars.

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