Shogun Fans were equally excited and confused when it was announced that FX’s hit historical drama had been renewed for two more seasons. Based on the acclaimed and incredibly long novel by James Clavell, the first season (which was initially developed as a limited series) adapted the entire book. Fans have wondered how the series could continue without Clavel's plot. But actor and producer Hiroyuki Sanada (who plays Lord Toranaga in ShogunThe director hopes to ease their concerns by explaining how the series can continue beyond the source material.
Sanada appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his role in Shogun The series has received an astounding 26 Emmy nominations. During the conversation, the actor updated fans on the status of the series. ShogunNew seasons, And hinted at how the story would continue..
The actor revealed that the writers' room has just opened, and that producers Justin Marks and Rachel Condo, along with the rest of the writing team, are currently brainstorming ideas for future seasons. Shogun There is no longer a Clavel novel to go by, the book and show are known for their historical accuracy, and this is how the series can continue in the future. Hiroyuki Sanada said:
“until [though] We don't have [the] The narrative is no longer there – we used it in the first season. But we know how to tell the story, and we also have real history… real models. So we know what happened in the first season. [reality]…we've just started getting ready. [The] “The writing room is open.”
Shogun Season 2 and 3 May Include More Action
Shogun The series revolves around Lord Toranaga's quest to become shogun (ruler) of Japan, and reunite the country after decades of war and civil unrest. Aided by English sailor John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), Toranaga is a master tactician, often outthinking his opponents rather than resorting to large-scale battles and wars of attrition. The first season seemed to end with a massive battle between Toranaga and his main rival, Lord Ishido (Takehiro Hira). However, fans were surprised to learn that Toranaga had been secretly plotting an alternate way to get rid of Ishido by turning his own people against him, without the need for war.
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The plot twist is a brilliant piece of writing, both in the novel and in the FX series. However, Some fans were upset that they never got to see two giant samurai armies clash on screen.While the first season didn't feature any major battles, Hiroyuki Sanada has indicated that future seasons may give in to these desires for more action.Sanada explained:
“[In] Episode 10, [Toranaga] Reveals [his] dream [of] What will happen in the future. But [it] “This never happened in season one. So it could happen in season two and season three, hopefully.”
Seasons 2 and 3 of Shogun The series has not been officially confirmed to go into production. At the time of this writing, ideas for future seasons are being developed and discussed. If Marks, Kondo, and the studio heads at FX are interested in moving forward with these ideas, Shogun Season 2 is likely to move forward quickly after getting the official green light.
Shogun
Season 1 is now available on Hulu.
