“My Twitter has been hacked. Apologies for all inconveniences. It’s not me!”
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One of Netflix’s biggest shows in the past few years got an unexpected update after The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy appeared to tweet a since-deleted post simply consisting of the words “The Queen’s Gambit 2,” thus triggering instant speculation about another possible chess drama.
The Queen’s Gambit premiered in October 2020, during the pandemic, when Netflix subscriptions increased rapidly due to many people having extra free time. However, Beth Harmon’s story had an impact beyond streaming and instantly triggered a chess revival. When the series hit its peak, The Queen’s Gambit had helped triple the viewership numbers for Chess on Twitch and increased sales for chess sets in America by 250%.
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Taylor-Joy’s tweet was quickly screenshotted by several users, including a fan account called Anya Taylor Argentina (@anyataylorjoyar) that regularly posts updates on the actress’ appearances. The tweet from Taylor-Joy’s official account lasted around 10 minutes online, and at the time of writing, it’s unclear whether she was the one who wrote it or if it was the product of some hacking. However, it bears saying that her Twitter has been mostly inactive since late 2020.
Before being scrapped, The Queen’s Gambit 2 tweet had been seen by at least 91,000 people, so interest in a sequel to Beth’s chess career might be higher than expected. Effectively speaking, Taylor-Joy’s Twitter was last used to promote The Queen’s Gambit, as she tends to be much more active on other social media platforms like Instagram. So, perhaps either the actor, her representatives, or even Netflix were testing the waters.
So where exactly did Beth Harmon end up in The Queen’s Gambit finale? Well, in the seventh and last episode of the miniseries, Beth’s life comes full circle as she revisits her roots, and, with the help of her friends, she manages to beat her Russian rival Vasily Borgov to become the world’s greatest chess player. If The Queen’s Gambit 2 happens, the series could easily continue following Beth’s life after those events, be it as a renowned chess champion or maybe as a mentor to a younger grandmaster.
Taylor-Joy and her co-star Thomas Brodie-Sangster were both nominated for multiple awards, and The Queen’s Gambit did claim the Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. Albeit, The Queen’s Gambit also led to some legal headaches for Netflix. Even if The Queen’s Gambit 2 never happens, the show remains one of Netflix’s finest creations and a fantastic reason to pick up chess.
The Queen’s Gambit is now available on Netflix.
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Source: Anya Taylor-Joy Argentina | Twitter
