Season 2 of ‘Shōgun’ Unveils New and Returning Cast Members
FX’s acclaimed series Shōgun is set to commence production on Season 2 in January in Vancouver. This new season will introduce several fresh faces alongside returning stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis.
Cast Additions and Returns
The upcoming season will feature a mix of new and returning cast members. Notable newcomers include:
- Asami Kizukawa as Aya
- Masataka Kubota as Hyūga
- Sho Kaneta as Hidenobu
- Takaaki Enoki as Lord Ito
- Jun Kunimura as Gōda
Returning from Season 1 are:
- Fumi Nikaidô as Ochiba
- Shinnosuke Abe as Buntaro
- Hiroto Kanai as Omi
- Yoriko Dôguchi as Kiri
- Tommy Bastow as Alvito
- Yuko Miyamoto as Gin
- Eita Okuno as Saeki
- Yuka Kouri as Kiku
Release and Streaming Information
U.S. audiences can look forward to new episodes airing on FX and streaming on Hulu. Internationally, Shōgun will be accessible via Disney+. For those looking to catch up, Season 1 is currently available on Hulu.
Overview of Season 1 and Transition to Season 2
Season 1 captivated viewers with a unique adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel. It depicted Lord Yoshii Toranaga, played by Sanada, navigating a treacherous political landscape. The plot thickened when English pilot John Blackthorne, portrayed by Jarvis, shared critical strategic insights that changed the tide of a civil war.
Season 2 will unfold a decade after the first season, continuing the intertwined fates of two men from vastly different backgrounds.
Creative Team Behind Season 2
The recent announcement during the Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific Disney+ Originals Preview in Hong Kong detailed the writing and directing teams for the new season. The writing staff includes:
- Rachel Kondo
- Justin Marks
- Shannon Goss
- Matt Lambert
- Maegan Houang
- Emily Yoshida
- Caillin Puente
- Sofie Somoroff
Returning directors for Season 2 are Hiromi Kamata (Episode 6) and Takeshi Fukunaga (Episode 7). They will be joined by new directors such as Anthony Byrne and Kate Herron.
Emmy Awards Recognition
Shōgun made a significant impact during the 2024 Emmy Awards, clinching a record-breaking 18 awards from 25 nominations. This achievement set a new benchmark for the most Emmys won by a series in a single season. Notably, Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win Lead Actor in a Drama Series, while Anna Sawai became the first actress of Asian descent in the same category.
With a stellar cast and a talented crew, Season 2 of Shōgun promises to continue its legacy of storytelling excellence. Fans eagerly await the next chapter of this epic saga.
