Netflix’s Squid Game Creator Draws Parallels Between Wealthy Villains and Elon Musk

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the writer and director of Netflix’s global sensation Squid Game, has stated that the affluent antagonists in the series are, in part, inspired by figures like Elon Musk. During an interview, Hwang explained that he observed certain wealthy individuals who amass wealth disproportionately, disregard the suffering of others, and embody a type of evil that exists in our world today. He further noted that these characters, similar to those who wager on the lives of others in Squid Game, share common ground with some of the ultra-rich who prioritize accumulating riches regardless of the consequences. This statement has sparked considerable debate regarding the reflection of social and economic inequality on screen, and its influence on our perceptions of the wealthy and famous.