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Joseph Henry Tobin Jr. (born August 7, 1942), known professionally as Tobin Bell, is an American actor and producer. He has appeared in a number of television shows and films, but is most recognized for his role as John Kramer / Jigsaw in the Saw films franchise, which has earned him five award nominations and two wins. An American film and television character actor. After years of work doing stand-ins and background work on films, he got his first major acting job in Mississippi Burning (1988) and went on to star in made-for-television films and guest star in television shows throughout the 1990s. Bell is best known as the villain John "Jigsaw" Kramer of the Saw film series. He provided his voice in two video games based on the films, Saw and its sequel, Saw II: Flesh & Blood, in which he also provided his likeness.
Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, released on Netflix in 2021. The show follows financially desperate contestants who compete in deadly versions of childhood games for a massive cash prize. As they progress, they face moral dilemmas, betrayals, and shocking twists. The series became a global phenomenon, praised for its social commentary on economic inequality, intense storytelling, and brutal yet gripping games. A second season is in development, set to expand the show’s universe. A U.S. version of Squid Game has been in discussion, with Netflix confirming that an American adaptation is in early development. The project aims to reimagine the concept with a new cultural perspective while maintaining the high-stakes survival drama that made the original a hit. This comes after the success of Squid Game: The Challenge, a reality competition series inspired by the show. However, details on casting, setting, and release timeline remain unclear.
