Season 2 of the Japanese adventure could still come (the star has already signed)

Anyone who was overly depressed by the short-livedness of the Shogun series on Disney+ can breathe a sigh of relief. Despite all the reports that one 2nd season of the historical samurai adventure, the success was simply too great – and so it is now unexpectedly supposed to continue.

Concrete plans for season 2 have not yet been fully developed, the most important person but has at least already signed a new contract for further episodes.

Japanese adventure Shogun may be getting a second season on Disney+ and the most important person is already on board

As Deadline has learned, Shogun star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada has signed a deal to continue the series. He should therefore return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who wants to lead Japan into a peaceful era.

FX is now working on further contracts to ensure that Shogun actually turn from a miniseries into a series can. Depending on how quickly this is decided, this could have an impact on the Emmy category of the series, which can certainly expect awards in several disciplines.

One problem could be gathering the necessary team behind and especially in front of the camera. After all, the first season was in the making for six years and, as a miniseries, there were almost certainly no clauses for subsequent seasons that were negotiated, which would automatically make the project the actors’ priority if it was renewed.

In terms of story, you would have to move in a completely unique direction, as the other novels in the Asia saga by original author James Clavell have little to do with Shogun.

Podcast: Shogun is the series surprise of the year

The historical drama Shogun is now available to stream with 10 episodes. It’s not just samurai fans who are absolutely thrilled. But what makes the Disney+ series so good?

We begin our conversation with the book, which was adapted as a series in the early 80s. Further implementation sounded like a bad idea to many. But courageously chosen perspectives and extreme attention to detail make Shogun a masterpiece.