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Shogun star Hiroyuki Sanada provided fans an update on the status of the hit FX show’s second season. Based on James Clavell‘s novel, the series is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Its first season premiered to critical acclaim in early 2024, and it has made history amid the current awards season. The show was such a hit that it was announced that a second and third season were in the works in May 2024. However, updates beyond that have been scarce. While attending AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards, Hiroyuki offered a bit of a timeline for when the second season would enter production. Keep reading to find out more… “We are aiming for the fall of this year, and the writers’ room is working so hard now,” he told Variety at the event. “We’re going to have half [of the Season 1] cast remaining, and then half new cast coming. We are finding the best crew for next season now, so I’m excited.” Despite the critical acclaim, FX has not officially announced plans to move forward with the new seasons yet. We will update you as we continue to learn more!
