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'Shōgun' Secures Two More Seasons After Breakout Success

FX and Hulu collaborate with James Clavell's estate to expand the historical drama beyond its original limited series format.

  • Co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo return to develop new seasons.
  • Hiroyuki Sanada will reprise his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and continue as producer.
  • The series will compete in the drama categories at the upcoming Emmys.
  • A writers' room will be assembled this summer to outline the new episodes.
  • The first season adaptation covered the entirety of Clavell’s 1975 novel.
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