Netflix's 'Squid Game' Becomes First Non-English Series To Get SAG Awards Nominations

Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) Netflix's blockbuster original show 'Squid Game' has made history at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards by becoming the first non-English-language or first Korean series to score a nomination. The most-watched series on Netflix history scored 4 nominations for the awards, scheduled for February 27, 2022.

The South Korean survival drama series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, took the world by storm after its premiere on Netflix in September 2021. Within 3 weeks, the series broke all the records and became Netflix's best series debut ever, eventually accruing over 3 billion minutes streamed and reaching over 142 million households according to Nielsen (via Variety).



"Squid Game" begs nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble, Lee Jung-jae for Outstanding Performance by Male Actor, Jung Ho-yeon for Outstanding Performance by Female Actor, and Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

"Upon hearing the nomination today, I think it has to be the happiest moment since we've created Squid Game. The fact, not just one or two leading actors were recognized, but the whole cast being nominated as the best ensemble. It brings me great joy as a director, who has cast and created the series, just being nominated", director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk said.

The 2022 SAG Awards ceremony is set for February 27.

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