Shogun star Hiroyuki Sanada has reached a deal to reprise his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in a possible second season of the show, it has been reported. Deadline on Friday.
Sources claimed that the continued involvement of the 63-year-old actor, who starred in and produced the hit series, in the project was considered critical to a potential renewal.
However, the historical drama show, which has received high critical praise, has not been officially renewed for a second season, although several deals are in the works in hopes of a continuation.
The outcome of the process will determine whether Shogun will be considered a limited or drama series, which will affect its chances during the upcoming awards season.
The limited series category for the upcoming Emmy race is considered one of the strongest ever created, in part due to the effects of the 2023 entertainment industry strikes on drama series production.
Shogun star Hiroyuki Sanada has reached a deal to reprise his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in a possible second season of the show, Deadline reports; seen in april
Sources claimed that the continued involvement of the 63-year-old actor, who starred in and produced the hit series, in the project was considered critical to a potential renewal.
Shogun is based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, published in 1975.
The novel was also adapted into a miniseries, starring Richard Chamberlain and Toshiro Mifune, in 1980.
The show, set in 17th century Japan, focuses on the relationship between a shipwrecked English sailor and a feudal lord.
Lord Toronaga is partially based on Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate, who ruled the country for more than two centuries.
In addition to Sanada, the show’s cast includes artists such as Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, and Tadanobu Asano.
Shogun made its debut on both FX and FX on Hulu last February and ran for a total of ten episodes.
The series became a critical success upon its premiere and has a 99% rating on rotten tomatoes.
The show was also well received by viewers in Japan, where it was praised for its relative historical authenticity.
However, the historical drama show, which has received high critical praise, has not been officially renewed for a second season, although several deals are in the works in hopes of a continuation.
The outcome of the process will determine whether Shogun will be considered a limited or drama series, which will affect its chances during the upcoming awards season.
Sanada recently spoke about Shogun with USA Today, stating that during the show’s production, he wanted to make sure the show accurately reflected Japanese culture; seen in april
Sanada recently spoke about Shogun with USA Today and stated that, during the show’s production, he wanted to ensure that the show accurately reflected Japanese culture.
‘When I came to Hollywood, my mission was to show our culture correctly. “If there was a wall between East and West, I want to tear it down,” he said.
The interpreter also commented that he was particularly proud to have been able to work as a producer on the program.
‘For the first time I have the title. For the first time I don’t do consulting as an actor. After 20 years in Hollywood, I am a producer. It means I can say anything, at any time.