Squid Game fans were treated to a star-studded cameo in the series finale, which has the potential to set up a long-rumored spinoff of the blockbuster show. The final moments of the South Korean series take us to Los Angeles, where we see Cate Blanchett, dressed in a suit with her hair slicked back in a ponytail, taking part in some back-alley ddakji.

The Oscar-winning actress is playing a recruiter for a U.S. version of the deadly game, gathering down-on-their-luck participants to compete against one another in the hopes of winning a big cash prize, just like Gong Yoo's character did for the South Korean version.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator of Squid Game, opened up about Blanchett's cameo in an interview with Tudum. "I thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing," he said. "And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear."

Hwang added that Blanchett was the "perfect fit" for the character and that she brought "a short but gripping and impactful ending to the story." He also teased the "possibility" of a Squid Game spinoff, saying "I cannot just tell right now when and how it's going to happen, but there is a chance."

Could Blanchett's cameo indicate a U.S.-set spinoff of the South Korean series? If so, would she reprise her role in it? Only time will tell.

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Squid Game is streaming on Netflix.