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Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Everything We Know, Trailer, Cast, Release Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors With Shogun Season 2 officially confirmed, we're running down everything you need to know about the celebrated historical drama, including the release date, cast list, and plot details. FX officially broke the news on May 1. The platform's most-watched programme ever (based on total hours streamed) shattered Emmy records in 2024 by bagging 18 awards in total, including best drama series, best actor in a drama for Hiroyuki Sanada, and best actress in a drama for Anna Sawai. Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, it tells the story of a warring Japanese clans and the stranded English sailor caught in the middle. However, there's now no more source material left. Shogun was conceived as a limited series, and so the first season chronicled the entire book in one go. Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis star in Shogun Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis star in Shogun FX The second season is set to take place ten years after season 1. It'll bring back some key characters as well as introduce some fresh faces. But when? Sooner than you think. Read on for the all-important details. Shogun Season 1 Recap Shogun starts with the arrival of John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) in turn-of-the-17th-century feudal Japan. Five regents are battling for rule. One of them, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada), captures Blackthorne and his crew. Blackthorne doesn't speak the language, so he relies on Lady Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai) to translate. What follows across ten episodes are assassination attempts, uneasy alliances, and deft political manoeuvring as the regents use Blackthorne like a pawn. What Happened in Shogun Season 1? In the Shogun Season 1 finale, A Dream of a Dream, Toranaga achieves victory. Blackthorne is still in Japan with seemingly no way home, and Mariko sacrifices herself. In addition, Ochiba betrays Ishido, and Yabushige commits seppuku, killing himself. Shogun Season 2 Cast Two characters are confirmed so far for Shogun Season 2. These are Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne, who both reprise their roles from the first season. Sanada told Variety "half the existing cast will be back, and "the other half will be new characters coming in," confirming theories we're in for a drastic change. The following three actors are unlikely to return, due to the way their character's arcs went. These are Anna Sawai (Toda Mariko), Tadanobu Asano (Kashigi Yabushige) andTakehiro Hira (Ishido Kazunari). What Will Happen in Shogun Season 2? Shogun Season 2 continues the story of John Blackthorne and Lord Yoshii Toranaga during the Azuchi–Momoyama period to the Edo period in feudal Japan. However, with the first season telling the entirety of author James Clavell's source material from beginning to end, FX writers will be creating the rest of the story from scratch. Sanada said it will be accurate to Japanese history, telling The Hollywood Reporter, "We're going to basically follow the real history in seasons two and three." Head writer Justin Marks also teased the plot to Deadline. "I think the thing to take away, more than anything, is how, I hope people are going to be surprised with some of the big ideas as soon as the first episode of part two. So, we'll start there and see where it takes us for future stories. But we're really excited about it, especially for [Hiroyuki Sanada]." How Many Episodes are in Shogun Season 2? There are ten episodes in Shogun Season 2, as officially confirmed by FX. Shogun Season 2 Release Date Shogun Season 2 is likely to release in early 2027, although FX has not yet announced the exact date. Production is set for January 2026, which means it's probably too early to make a release in 2026. Shogun Season 1 was released February 2024, so a February 2027 window might be what showrunners are aiming at. Will Shogun Season 2 Release in 2025? Shogun Season 2 will not release in 2025. That's because, in February 2025, co-showrunner Justin Marks told Deadline that the writers had only just completed their script for Shogun Season 2. "We're coming out of the writers room now. We're also done with the ten episodes and we have our finale now," Marks said. "That's allowing us to start figuring out how we're going to shoot this. But we're very excited about the plan." Is There a Shogun Season 2 Trailer? There is no Shogun season 2 trailer. With production not even started, it will be at 2026 at the earliest until the first teasers start dropping. Shogun Season 2 Synopsis Shogun Season 2 does not yet have a synopsis. Here is the synopsis for Shogun Season 1: "Lord Yoshii Toranaga (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 (Jarvis) shared vital strategic secrets with Toranaga that tipped the scales of power in his favor to win a century-defining civil war."
Business Upturn
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Shogun Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 2, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated May 2, 2025, 13:47 IST The critically acclaimed historical drama Shogun has captivated audiences worldwide with its rich storytelling, authentic portrayal of feudal Japan, and stellar performances. After a record-breaking first season that earned 18 Emmy Awards, FX confirmed that Shogun will return for not one but two additional seasons. As fans eagerly await the next chapter, here's everything we know about Shogun Season 2, including release date speculation, cast updates, and potential plot details. Shogun Season 2 Release Date Speculation While an official release date for Shogun Season 2 has not been announced, FX has provided key production updates that offer clues. Principal photography is set to begin in January 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Japan, ensuring the show's authentic depiction of 17th-century Japan. The first season required 180–200 days of filming, followed by extensive post-production, including visual effects and sound design. If Season 2 follows a similar timeline, filming could wrap by late 2026, with a potential release in mid-to-late 2026. Shogun Season 2 Cast: Who's Returning? The cast of Shogun Season 2 is shaping up to blend familiar faces with new characters. FX has confirmed that Hiroyuki Sanada will reprise his Emmy-winning role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, the cunning warlord inspired by historical figure Tokugawa Ieyasu. Cosmo Jarvis is also set to return as John Blackthorne, the English sailor navigating Japan's complex political landscape, based on William Adams. Shogun Season 2 Plot: What to Expect? Shogun Season 1 adapted nearly the entirety of James Clavell's 1975 novel, leaving Season 2 to venture into uncharted territory without direct source material. FX has revealed that the new season will pick up 10 years after the events of Season 1, continuing the 'historically-inspired saga' of Toranaga and Blackthorne, whose fates remain intertwined. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shogun Season 2 release date expected: When can we expect episode 1 to premiere? Latest details about filming
Shogun Season 2: Release date Live Events Shōgun Season 2 Production FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel It's been over a year since Shōgun made its premiere and the fans of the drama series have since been eagerly waiting for its second season. The FX network on Wednesday revealed crucial updates about Shogun Season 2 , regarding the start of filming for the second season and return of some lead envisioned as a limited series, the show's maiden season went on to set a major record of winning the most Emmy Awards (18) by a series in a particular season of the award watchers will have to wait for some more time to witness the drama unfolding in the second season of the series because the network stated that its physical production (filming) is scheduled to begin in Vancouver by January show is based on a 1975 novel of the same name by James Kondo and Justin Marks, the creator of the series, have finished work related to a writers' room that has come up with a "wholly original new chapter to the first season,' the network of now, no official release date has been announced for Shōgun Season 2 , but fans can expect it to come out anytime in Cosmo Jarvis has locked a deal with the makers to reprise his role of English pilot John Blackthorne, Deadline reported. He will be joining Hiroyuki Sanada , who is returning in the second season as Lord Yoshii acting in it, Sanada served as the producer of the first season, but now he has been made the executive producer for the second installment. On the other hand, Jarvis has also been brought on board as Season 2's co-executive just that, FX has announced that the second season of the popular show will be taking place 10 years after the events of the maiden getting to know about his arch rivals joining hands with each other in the Council of Regents, Lord Toranaga was shown fighting for his survival in the first installment. He received several vital inputs from pilot John Blackthorne, who made his entry when a mysterious European ship was discovered marooned in a village. Ultimately, Toranaga secured a win in the civil the first season of the show went on to adapt the 1975 novel, it remains to be seen what new Kondo and Marks will bring in Season 2 as their original creation.A1. In the US, people can watch the show on Hulu and Disney+.A2. Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will be reprising their roles as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne. More details are yet to be announced.
