'Shōgun' Star Hiroyuki Sanada Inks Deal To Return For Season 2 As FX Limited Series Mulls Emmy Switch To Drama Amid Renewal Buzz

Hiroyuki Sanada has signed on to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in FX's "Shōgun" for a potential second season. The series, based on James Clavell’s novel, may shift from a limited to a drama series in future Emmy considerations, depending on its renewal status. Sanada's involvement is key to the series' continuation, which has been a significant success globally and is FX’s most expensive project to date.