Hiroyuki Sanada Returns as Lord Toranaga: ‘Shogun’ Nears Season 2 Renewal with FX

FX’s acclaimed series ‘Shogun’ is on the brink of a significant development. Hiroyuki Sanada, the star and producer of the series, has inked a deal to reprise his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. This move is a significant step towards securing a renewal for season 2

Hiroyuki Sanada, known for his roles in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Bullet Train,” “Army of the Dead,” “Westworld,” and “Avengers: Endgame,” is set to return as Lord Toranaga in ‘Shogun’ season 2. His return is a significant move towards securing a renewal for season 2

‘Shogun’ quickly became a breakout hit series for FX, earning both critical and audience acclaim. The historical epic, set in the 17th century and across multiple continents, is FX’s most expensive series to date. The show follows a shipwrecked English sailor who gets wrapped up in the blood-splattered chessboard of feudal Japanese politics.

The renewal of ‘Shogun’ for a second season could majorly shake up the Emmys race. If renewed, ‘Shogun’ would compete against drama contenders like “The Crown,” “The Morning Show,” and “Fallout,” as opposed to vying limited series “Baby Reindeer,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Ripley,” and "True Detective: Night Country".

The return of Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Toranaga and the potential renewal of ‘Shogun’ for a second season mark significant developments for the series. Fans of the show can look forward to more gripping storytelling and captivating performances in the upcoming season