Shogun Season 2 Nears Renewal As Toranaga Star Lands Deal To Return

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Summary Hiroyuki Sanada is set to return as Lord Toranaga in Shōgun season 2.

FX's historical epic was a breakout hit, earning critical and audience acclaim.

The deal with Sanada is a significant move towards securing a renewal for season 2.

The path to Shōgun season 2 is clearer, as Hiroyuki Sanada reportedly signs a deal to reprise the role of Lord Toranaga. After becoming a breakout hit series for FX, with both critical and audience acclaim, there's been a lot of speculation about whether the historical epic might be renewed.

Deadline reports that Sanada has closed a deal to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga. It's said to be a big step towards securing season 2, though details are still being finalized.

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