Film Series, Squid Game Makes History Again With 2022 SAG Award Nomination

It's nothing but green lights lately for "Squid Game" as it became the first foreign-language TV show ever to land a SAG Awards nomination.

This is coming after a record-breaking Netflix debut, and just days after making history at the Golden Globes.

On Jan. 12, the Netflix hit made history when it scored a 2022 Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. 

The record-breaking show serves as both the first foreign-language series and first Korean series to earn a nod from the annual award show.

In that category, Squid Game is up against other fan favorites including The Handmaid's Tale, The Morning Show, Succession and Yellowstone.

The series and its leads also earned other SAG nominations including Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung-Jae and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for Jung Ho-Yeon.

Immediately following the news, the show's creator Hwang Dong-hyuk released a statement.

He said;

"As the director of Squid Game, today has to be the happiest moment. I am reminded of all the days spent on first meetings with the cast, the auditions, visiting theaters to see their performances, the script readings, rehearsals and the days on set.

"I want to truly thank not only the cast who have been nominated today but also all of the supporting and the near-300 background talent.

"Squid Game would never have been what it became without the devotion and hard work of every single one of you. You deserve all the glory and credit."

The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) honoring the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 2021, will be presented on February 27, 2022 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. 

The ceremony will be broadcast live on both TNT and TBS 8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m.