Shogun Unveils Season 2 Cast Returning on FX and Hulu
FX’s acclaimed samurai drama “Shōgun” is gearing up for Season 2, which is set to begin production in Vancouver this January. This season promises to bring back several familiar faces from the inaugural season, continuing the epic narrative based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel.
Returning Cast Members for Season 2
Fans of “Shōgun” can look forward to seeing various characters reprise their roles. Hiroyuki Sanada will return as the feudal Japanese ruler Lord Toranaga, alongside Cosmo Jarvis, who plays the English sailor John Blackthorne. In addition to these two leads, eight other cast members from Season 1 will be back:
- Fumi Nikaidô as Lady 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
It is important to note that certain key characters from the previous season, including Anna Sawai’s Mariko and Tananobu Asano’s Yabushige, will not return due to events that unfolded in Season 1.
New Additions to the Cast
Season 2 will also introduce five new cast members:
- Asami Mizukawa as Aya
- Masataka Kubota as Hyūga
- Sho Kaneta as Hidenobu
- Takaaki Enoki as Lord Ito
- Jun Kunimura as Gōda
Synopsis and Future of “Shōgun”
The storyline for Season 2 is set ten years after the first season, exploring the intertwining fates of its protagonists from vastly different backgrounds. The first season has been a tremendous success, winning 18 Emmy Awards, including accolades for best drama series and outstanding performances by Sanada and Sawai. Originally deemed a limited series, FX expanded “Shōgun” for additional seasons, further enhancing its competitive edge in the drama categories.
“Shōgun” continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelling and historical backdrop, solidifying its status as a staple in contemporary television.
