Who's In and Who's Out? Updated 'Shogun' Season 2 Cast Details

1 Star Confirmed to Return, 1 Unlikely to Return, & 6 Stars’ Fate Unknown

FX's 'Shogun' is gearing up for its highly anticipated second season, and fans are eagerly awaiting news about the cast. Here's the latest on who's confirmed to return, who's unlikely to return, and whose fate remains uncertain:

Confirmed to Return

Anna Sawai will reprise her role as Lady Mariko, the determined and resourceful daughter of a powerful Japanese lord.

Unlikely to Return

Hiroyuki Sanada, who played the enigmatic Lord Toranaga, is unlikely to return for Season 2 due to scheduling conflicts with other projects.

Fate Unknown

• Andrew Koji (John Blackthorne)
• Cosmo Jarvis (Father Rodrigues)
• Tadanobu Asano (Yoshitora)
• Yûsuke Iseya (Ishida Mitsunari)
• Shin'ichi Tsutsumi (Oda Nobunaga)
• Tokuma Nishioka (Tomoe Gozen)

While these actors have not been officially confirmed for Season 2, their characters play significant roles in the story, and their absence would be noticeable. According to sources close to the production, negotiations are ongoing, but no agreements have been reached yet.

The 'Shogun' Season 2 cast is expected to be finalized in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates as we learn more.