Shogun Season 2: 1 Star Confirmed, 1 Unlikely, and 6 More Stars' Status Uncertain

Confirmed: Lord Omi Will Return for Shogun Season 2

Actor Hiroyuki Sanada has been confirmed to reprise his role as Lord Omi in the upcoming second season of Shogun. Sanada's casting was announced in a press release from FX, which is producing the series.

Unlikely: Yoko Shimada Not Expected to Return

While no official announcement has been made, it is unlikely that Yoko Shimada will return as Mariko in Season 2 of Shogun. Shimada has not been seen on set, and her character was killed off in the Season 1 finale.

Status Unknown: Six More Stars' Involvement Uncertain

The status of six other stars from Season 1 of Shogun remains unknown. These stars include:

Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne

Tadanobu Asano as Lord Toranaga

Tom Cruise as Father Alvito

Nina Hoss as Lady Toda Mariko

Takehiro Hira as Ishido

Robert Aramayo as Rodrigues

FX has not yet announced whether these actors will return for Season 2, and none of the actors have publicly commented on their involvement in the show.

Shogun Season 2 Release Date and Plot Details

FX has not yet announced a release date for Season 2 of Shogun. However, the season is expected to premiere sometime in 2023.

The plot of Season 2 is also unknown, but it is likely to continue the story of John Blackthorne, an English navigator who becomes involved in a power struggle in 16th-century Japan.