Netflix is making waves as they usher in 'Squid Game 2' to Lucca, Italy. The mastermind behind this global sensation, Hwang Dong-hyuk, along with leading stars Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-Joon, will grace this year's Lucca Comics & Games, Europe's preeminent comics and gaming convention. Set in the medieval charm of Lucca, from October 30th to November 3rd, this event promises to be a star-studded preview of the highly anticipated second season of the Korean thriller. The new season is slated to premiere later this year.
Netflix is keeping tight-lipped about the specifics of the Lucca event on October 31st, but given 'Squid Game's' unprecedented popularity on the streaming platform, it's only natural that anticipation is sky-high.
Lucca also revealed other exciting highlights for this year's convention, including commemorative celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the beloved fantasy roleplaying game 'Dungeons & Dragons', the 40th anniversary of the pioneering computer game 'Tetris', and the 25th anniversary of the iconic Japanese manga 'One Piece' - a property that Netflix recently adapted into a live-action series.
To set the tone for this year's festivities, the festival unveiled its poster, designed by renowned Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano. Dubbed 'The Butterfly Effect', the poster is purportedly inspired by Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Madame Butterfly'. Amano, a celebrated contemporary artist, painter, and sculptor, is perhaps best known for his designs for the 'Final Fantasy' video game series, lending his artistic touch to this year's Lucca Comics & Games.
