The FX and Disney+ Global Hit Drama Series Shōgun is Scheduled to Begin Production of Season Two in January

Emmy Award Winner Hiroyuki Sanada returns to star as “Lord Yoshii Toranaga” and has been elevated to Executive Producer for Shōgun season 2.

The FX and Disney+ global hit drama series Shōgun is scheduled to begin physical production for its second season in January in Vancouver, it was announced today by Gina Balian, President of FX Entertainment. The series, based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, is the most-viewed program in FX history and is produced by FX Productions.

Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, who created the series for television, recently wrapped a writers’ room devoted to creating a wholly original new chapter to the first season, which was an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel.

SEASON ONE

In the first season, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) fought for his survival as his enemies in the Council of Regents united against him. When a mysterious European ship was found marooned in a nearby village, its English pilot John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) shared vital strategic secrets with Toranaga that tipped the scales of power in his favor to win a century-defining civil war.

Part two of Shōgun is set ten years after the events of the first season. It will continue the historically inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined. Marks and Kondo are Executive Producers alongside Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, and Michael De Luca. Hiroyuki Sanada is set to return and star as “Toranaga”. What’s more, the veteran actor has been elevated to Executive Producer in the second season. Cosmo Jarvis will also reprise his role as “Blackthorne” and serve as Co-Executive Producer.

Shōgun Season One on Disney+ — “*SHOGUN”* season 1 – (L-R): Hiroto Kanai as Kashigi Omi, Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga. CR: Katie Yu/FX

The first season of Shōgun won 18 Emmy Awards. It set the record for the most Emmy Awards by a series in a single season. It was FX’s first series to win Outstanding Drama Series. Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Anna Sawai made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win Lead Actress in the same category. A global phenomenon, the show won numerous other awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series. Additional awards are AFI TV Program of the Year, and top honors from SAG, WGA, DGA, PGA, and TCA. Finally, the show was recognized by the Independent Spirit Awards, among many others.

RELEASE

Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the studio has not announced a release timeline for Shōgun Season 2. However, with Hiroyuki Sanada returning and the original creative team back on board, the new episodes are sure to be as impressive as the glorious first season. In the meantime, be sure to head back for the latest updates on the series. You’ll never miss a thing with Force of the Force.

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