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Published on 2025-05-06 17:24:03 - Deadline
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) and Won Ji-an (Squid Game) have been tapped for key roles in Pyongyang Home Video, a new drama inspired by true events, which centers on two North Korean sisters reenacting Hollywood movies to escape the perils of their young lives. Hailing from Imagine Entertainment and South Korea's Desert Bloom

Jameela Jamil, known for her role in "The Good Place," has publicly criticized Netflix's "Squid Game" for its violent content, expressing her discomfort with the show's popularity despite its graphic nature. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Jamil admitted to being unable to watch past the first episode due to the violence, yet acknowledged the show's compelling narrative and social commentary on capitalism. She also touched on the broader issue of violence in media, suggesting that while "Squid Game" has sparked important conversations, the normalization of such content could be problematic. Jamil's comments have reignited debates about the impact of violent media on audiences and the responsibilities of content creators.

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