The second season of one of the highest-rated prestige TV shows of the year thus far just got a major update from one of its stars. While speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter,ShōgunstarHiroyuki Sanada, who plays Yoshii Toranaga in the hit FX series, provided an intriguing update on Season 2.Shōgunpremiered earlier in the year to extraordinary reviews and steadily increasing viewership, and even earned arecord 25 Emmy nominations at the Television Academy Awards. Although the first season of the series adaptsJames Clavell’s novel in its entirety,Shōgunwill continue with at least two more seasons at FX and Hulu. When asked how progress was coming on Season 2, Sanada provided a brief but hopeful update, and also mentioned when the second season aims to begin production:
“We have a writers room, and they’re working every day. Hopefully sometime next year, we can begin shooting.”
Shōguncurrently sits at a nearly flawless 99% score from critics with a 92% rating from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and has been likened to a Samurai rendition of the early seasons ofGame of Thrones. In addition to Sanada,Shōgunalso starsAnna Sawai, who was also featured earlier this year inMonarch: Legacy of Monsters, and even played the role of Elle inF9: The Fast Saga. Cosmo Jarvis also plays the role of John Blackthorne inShōgun, the English sailor who washes up on the shore of Japan and falls in favor with Toranaga, essentially becoming a member of his cabinet.Tadanobu Asano,Yûki Kedôin,Akiko Kobayashi,Eushin Lee,Takehiro Hira, andYuki Kuraalso star inShōgun, which was created byRachel KondoandJustin Marks.
‘Shōgun’ Season 2 Enters Uncharted Waters
Not long ago,Sanada also teased more information about Season 2, saying that half of the characters from Season 1 will be back, but the other half will be entirely new, original characters. Now thatShōgunis moving towards an original series instead of an adaptation, it will certainly face a different set of challenges. However, with the quality of the first season and stars like Sanada confirmed to be returning, it’s hard to not be excited aboutthe future ofShōgun, even if there isn’t a novel to base it on.
ShōgunSeason 2 does not yet have an official release date, but is likely several years away at least. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and stream all episodes ofShōgunonHulu.
Shogun (2024)
When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
