The acclaimed series Shōgun, a recipient of 18 Emmy Awards and 4 Golden Globes, is gearing up for an eagerly anticipated second season. Cosmo Jarvis, renowned for his portrayal of pilot John Blackthorn, has confirmed his return for Season 2 and will also take on the role of co-executive producer, as announced in an official press release from FX.
In addition, lead actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who committed to Season 2 last May following the show's renewal from its initial limited series format, has been elevated to executive producer after his contributions to the first season. Production for the new season is slated to commence in January 2026, with filming set to take place in Vancouver, the same location as the original series.
FX has described the upcoming second season as "a wholly original new chapter to the first season," which was adapted from James Clavell’s novel. Regarding the connection between the two seasons, the network elaborated:
"In the first season, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Sanada) fought for his survival as his enemies in the Council of Regents united against him. The arrival of a mysterious European ship, with its English pilot John Blackthorne (Jarvis), brought vital strategic secrets that shifted the balance of power in Toranaga's favor, aiding him in winning a pivotal civil war.
"Part two of Shōgun is set a decade after the events of the first season and continues the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are deeply intertwined."
While fans eagerly await new episodes, which are hoped to be released by the end of 2026, for now, all we can do is wait and keep our fingers crossed.
