In the anticipated Shogun trailer, debuting on Hulu and FX, Japanese star Hiroyuki Sanada portrays a warlord fighting for his life as enemies rally against him. The magazine notes this bold portrayal for the screen adaptation.
The project also features Cosmo Jarvis and Anna Sawai, known for her role in Pachinko, as part of a dynamic cast that brings feudal Japan to life.
Adapted from James Clavell’s acclaimed novel, the narrative unfolds around the year 1600, a pivotal moment when civil war reshaped the country. Sanada’s figure, the beleaguered Lord Yoshii Toranaga, faces early setback, while a mysterious European ship appears in a nearby fishing village. British Major John Blackthorne, portrayed by Jarvis, is captured, and Blackthorne’s fate hinges on the timely arrival of Toda Mariko, Toranaga’s translator, who is summoned to seek justice for her father.
The series is expected to premiere in early 2024, signaling a high-profile adaptation that blends political intrigue, cultural conflict, and personal drama.
Separately, HBO chief executive Casey Bloys revealed plans for the second season of The Last of Us, with production slated to begin in the first half of 2024, continuing the franchise’s momentum and expansion.
In another note from industry circles, Renata Litvinova was discussed in relation to the end of a writers’ strike, with supporters framing the outcome as a victory for creative forces—an observation that circulated widely among entertainment observers.