Shogun Season 2 Might Actually Happen
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It appears Shogun may come back for a second season. Deadline reports that Shogun star Hiroyuki Sanada has closed a deal to reprise his character, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, in a new season of the show.
Shogun, a 10-episode miniseries based on James Clavell’s novel, was a huge success for FX. Deadline said FX is till working out deals for other actors and “other elements” of a potential Season 2. Also uncertain is whether or not Shogun will be reclassified as a drama series as opposed to a limited series, which could affect the show’s categorization amid the 2024 Emmy campaign.
Before this, Shogun series co-creator Justin Marks said he would be open to the idea of making more seasons of Shogun if the team found the right story.
