"Shogun" Season 2 Expands Cast and Crew, Promises Captivating Historical Saga

The critically acclaimed historical drama series "Shogun" is gearing up for an exciting second season, with filming now underway. The show, based on James Clavell's 1975 novel, has unveiled a slate of new cast members joining the returning stars.

Newcomers to the Season 2 ensemble include Ashley Walters, Indira Varma, and Tom Hollander, who will be bringing fresh perspectives to the story. Meanwhile, directors Hiromi Kamata and Takeshi Fukunaga, who helmed episodes in the first season, are set to return, joined by new directors Anthony Byrne, Kate Herron, and series co-creator Justin Marks.

The writing team has also expanded, with co-creator Rachel Kondo, Marks, and a group of talented scribes, including Shannon Goss, Matt Lambert, Maegan Houang, Emily Yoshida, Caillin Puente, and Sofie Somoroff, contributing to the second season's narrative.

According to the official logline, "Shogun" Season 2 "is set ten years after the events of the first season and continues the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined." Fans can expect an even more captivating and immersive journey as the series delves deeper into the complex relationships and historical events that defined this era.