It was very difficult for him to choose an actor.
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In a recent interview with Netflix‘S Squid game director Hwang Dong Hyeokrevealed the backstory of how SUPERIOR was cast in the role of Thanos.
The character of Choi Su Bong, who appears as Thanos, was not created to cast Choi Seung Hyun. I wanted to show the problems that young people face, such as Bitcoin and drugs.
— Hwang Dong Hyeok
He also added that he had also thought about another person to fill the role.
I even thought about giving the role to someone like the rapper Swings, but I felt like I would have a hard time trusting his acting skills.
— Hwang Dong Hyeok
Hwang admitted that he had difficulty finding a young man who could realistically play Thanos.
Choi Seung Hyun was on the list, but I wondered if he would accept a role that literally made fun of him. I later received a reply saying he would try and I saw his potential during the audition, which made him the best person for the role.
— Hwang Dong Hyeok
Meanwhile, Hwang also revealed his honest thoughts about the actor Sung Hoon ParkThe recent controversy.
“Squid Game” director bangs Park Sung Hoon
