‘Shogun’ Season 2 to Begin Production in January 2026, Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis Returning
“Shōgun” is officially coming back for Season 2 at FX, with the second season of the hit historical drama set to begin production in January 2026 in Vancouver.
Season 1 stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will return in the roles of Lord Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne, respectively. Sanada, who was a producer on Season 1 in addition to starring, has been elevated to executive producer. Jarvis will now be a co-executive producer on the series.
The second season will take place 10 years after the events of the first.
“Shōgun” Season 1 was based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, which was itself loosely based on real events in Japanese history. The show debuted to near universal acclaim in February 2024.
Then in May, it was reported that a second season was being eyed by FX following the success of Season 1. Sources said that FX was mulling entering the show into...
Season 1 stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will return in the roles of Lord Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne, respectively. Sanada, who was a producer on Season 1 in addition to starring, has been elevated to executive producer. Jarvis will now be a co-executive producer on the series.
The second season will take place 10 years after the events of the first.
“Shōgun” Season 1 was based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, which was itself loosely based on real events in Japanese history. The show debuted to near universal acclaim in February 2024.
Then in May, it was reported that a second season was being eyed by FX following the success of Season 1. Sources said that FX was mulling entering the show into...
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