Disney confirmed this Shogun there will be two more seasons. The acclaimed series, created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, will return with new episodes produced by FX and Hulu.
In accordance with Hollywood ReporterDisney collaborated with the heirs of James Clavell to explore history beyond what is described in the novel. Second and third seasons Shogun currently under development. The success of the first season was crucial for the studio to consider a sequel.
The report indicates that future seasons will be produced by the original team of Justin Marks, Rachel Condo and Michaela Clavell. Hiroyuki Sanada will also return as Yoshiya Toranaga, after he guaranteed his return if FX approved more seasons. Actor John Wick: Chapter 4 And The Last Samurai will serve as executive producer.
At the moment, details of the story or actors who will take part in the second season of the series. Shogun. Unlike other projects, the FX miniseries It was originally planned as a 10 chapter project.. But the successful premiere at the end of February opened the door for producers to consider expanding it.
According to viewers, the first season Shogun It was watched by more than 9 million people around the world.. Disney said it was estimated to be the best scripted series debut to date. Although everything was in place for a second season, FX waited a bit to get the project off the ground.
One of the first signs that Shogun The second season was supposed to premiere during the Emmy nominations in early May. Close sources revealed TPP that the studio had registered the series in the drama category rather than the limited series category.
What will the second season be about? Shogun
One of the questions that worries fans Shogun is What will be the story that seasons two and three will tell?. Justin Marks and Rachel Condo did a great job adapting Clavell’s novel, so now they have new horizons to explore.
One of the fundamental parts of the project is Hiroyuki Sanada. The Japanese actor not only leads the cast, but is also involved in the entire process behind the camera. That’s why he left the door open in a clause in his contract to return in case FX and the creators found a way to expand. Shogun outside the book.
In an interview with TPP in March, Sanada noted that he does not know what will happen after the last chapter.. “When we finish series 10, we will end a new period. Nobody knows what will happen next. But we have history, models of real history, and we clearly know what happened,” he said.
On the other hand, Justin Marks stated that expanding history is hard work. “How do we meet the roadmap you have set [James] Clavell? I don’t know if this is possible. I also don’t know if Clavell could have done it,” he added.
For now No release date details from season two Shogun. Hiroyuki Sanada said the series took seven to eight years to develop, and FX claims that Shogun This is the most expensive project in the history of the network..
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