Shogun Renewed for Two More Seasons, Filming Underway

0:00It's March 24th. You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Cory with The Story. Fans of the hit series Showgun are in for a treat. The show has been renewed for two more seasons by FX, Hulu, and the James Clevella State. Creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo are back as executive producers, along with stars, Hero Yuki Sanada, and Cosmo Jarvis, who also produce. Season 1 wrapped up last year on April 23rd, setting up Lord Yoshi Torinaga to seize power as Showgun. That finale cleared the way with a flash forward to the big battle at Sekigahara, hinting at a time jump ahead. The series picked up major buzz, winning best drama series at the Golden Globes. Hero Yuki Sanada shared that while they draw from real history, the team plans fresh twists and surprises to keep viewers guessing. Several familiar faces are returning, including Fumi Nakato, Shinosuke Abe, and Aita Okuno.

1:00New additions bring even more talent, like Asami Mizukawa as Aya, Masataka Kubota as Heyuga, and J-pop star, Ren Maguro as Kazutata. Just this March, five more joined, newcomer Risei Kukihara as Gabriel Rio Sato as Ren, Seishiro Nishita as Joshin, Mantaro Koichi as Sato, and Takashi Yamaguchi as Kano. Riders finished Season 2's room last year, and production kicked off in January 2026. Filming is now underway, promising more epic drama from feudal Japan.