Amber Heard Squid Game meme trend takes over the internet ahead of Season 2 release
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The high-profile defamation case between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp concluded a few weeks ago.
However this time, a meme of Amber Heard featuring in Squid Game is taking all over the social media. But what is it?
Here is everything you need to know.
What is Amber Heard’s Squid Game meme?
The meme surfaced online following the announcement by Squid Game’s producers mentioning that a second season of the 2021 hit series is in the making.
The picture features the face of Amber Heard, which has been photoshopped on the body of Squid Game contestant no. 456.
When Heard is asked about the reason behind her joining the deadly game, she responds by saying, ‘I gotta pay Johnny Depp.’
Amber Heard in squid game season 2. pic.twitter.com/3OfTtKaXc3
— ہالہ (@Sumbalinaaa) June 4, 2022
The explanation behind the Amber Heard Squid Game meme
The meme has gone viral on social media platforms after a seven-leg jury announced the verdict majority in favor of the Pirates of the Caribbean actor.
He was also awarded $15 million in compensatory and punitive damages. Regardless, the court also awarded $2 million in compensatory damages to the Aquaman star.
In simple words, now the 33-year-old actress owes Depp nearly $8.35 million.
However, a series of speculations came forth questioning whether Heard’s ability to pay the sum.
Coming soon! Squid Game – 2! Amber Heard makes it to the best memes https://t.co/6cU2pv3v3n
— Indira Balaji (@indirabalaji) June 13, 2022
Elaine Charlson Bredehoft, Heard’s lawyer, has already claimed that the actress ‘absolutely’ could not afford it.
The South Korean series showcases contestants, who are desperate for money, competing in a deadly children’s game in the hopes to win a hefty sum of cash.
So the meme suggests Heard taking part in Squid Game to pay Depp the amount that was awarded to him by the jurors.
However, the meme has been posted and reposted several times on social networking sites such as Twitter and Instagram.
@Netflix should cast amber heard in squid game s2 as herself
— Lil Blackpink (@chai_y1) June 14, 2022
Amber Heard might as well pull up in Squid game Season 2 to pay Johnny Depp.
— Daffy tha chillean 😎 (@Dancun2David) June 13, 2022Advertisement
What we know so far about Squid Game Season 2
Hwang Dong-hyuk penned down a special letter to the fans thanking them for their love and support.
He serves as a writer, director, and executive producer of the iconic Korean series.
Dong-hyuk shared that although it took him 12 years to bring Squid Game to the television screens, it took only 12 days for the show to gain fame.
In the letter, he hinted that a few characters will return to reprise their roles including Seong Gi-hun and The Front Man.
Dong-hyuk also said that new characters will be introduced in the sequel such as Young-hee’s boyfriend.
