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After breaking out in the epic and award-winning samurai series “Shōgun” and appearing in the Iraq War film “Warfare,” actor Cosmo Jarvis is having a serious moment. He’s now been tapped to play a younger version of Joseph Stalin, the infamous Soviet Union dicator, who oversaw the country with an ironfist before, during, and after World War II and helped the Allies defeat the Nazis (who attempted an ill-advised invasion of Russian territory).

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Exclusive: Shōgun Emmy winner Anna Sawai and Drive My Car star Hidetoshi Nishijima are set to join the cast of the A24 crime pic Enemies, starring Austin Butler and Jeremy Allen White. Henry Dunham is writing and directing.

Cameras roll this summer in Chicago on the reported $25M production, in which a relentless detective and an infamous contract killer collide in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen of Square Peg are producing alongside A24. Alejandro De Leon also will produce. Josh Bachove executive produces.

Sawai took the town by storm last year following her star turn in Shōgun, winning a history-making Emmy, a SAG Award and a Golden Globe for her performance as Lady Mariko in the FX drama series.

Sawai is currently in production on (Saint) Peter, a coming-of-age dramedy executive produced by Peter Farrelly, and recently wrapped production on the second season...

Following the FX phenomenon, Shōgun,Cosmo Jarvis has found another historical project to tide him over. Variety revealed that the actor has been tapped to lead a new historical venture, Young Stalin. Jarvis is slated to portray the titular figure who would become one of Europe’s most feared dictators. The project will be adapted from the novel by Simon Sebag Montefiore with Géla Babluani set to direct who teased the project in the following statement:

“I’ve always been drawn to stories that live in the shadows, and there’s no shadow longer than Stalin’s. This isn’t a portrait of power — it’s a descent into the fire that forged it. With Cosmo, we have a lead actor who understands danger, charm and the fractures of identity.”

Young Stalin will focus on the early days of the Russian leader when he made a living as a bak robber before the Russian revolution.

Cosmo Jarvis, star of FX’s smash hit series “Shōgun,” will star as future Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in “Young Stalin.” Georgian-French helmer Géla Babluani has signed on to direct the period thriller that is being financed by Len Blavatnik‘s Access Entertainment, which backed Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar-winning Holocaust film “The Zone of Interest” and last year’s “Conclave.”

Based on the acclaimed bestseller by Simon Sebag Montefiore, “Young Stalin” charts the early days of the Soviet strongman when he was a bank-robbing gangster in pre-revolutionary Russia. Babluani and Sebag Montefiore wrote the screenplay for the film that is also being backed by AI Film and Monte Rosso Prods.

Set against the backdrop of Imperial Russia’s criminal underworld and revolutionary ferment, the film explores the making of the bloody dictator who would reshape the 20th century through terror, war and ideology — and the largest bank heist in Russian history,...

It's simply impossible to underestimate the success of FX's Shōgun. Becoming the Emmy-winning television season in current history and earning an almighty critical score of 99% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the stage has surely been set for a second season worthy of worldwide attention. However, as revealed back in April, that second season might be further away than fans would've liked, with filming confirmed to be beginning in January 2026. This makes the release of Season 2 an uncertain 2026 possibility, with 2027 now a likely year for more adventures with returning stars Hiroyuki Sanadaand Cosmo Jarvis. Sadly, the pair will not be joined by Anna Sawai's Lady Mariko, with the character dying during the first season's penultimate episode.

Now, in an interview with Radio Times, creator and showrunner Justin Marks has given another update on the state of development for Season 2, and it is yet another that will make some fans...

Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming, saw Shōguntake home the award for Best International TV series, per Deadline. The FX show, which airs on Disney+ in the U.K., was up against The After Party, Colin from Accounts, Say Nothing, True Detective: Night Country, and You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolfpack.

Shōgun currently sits with a nearly perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and stars Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yûki Kedôin, and Akiko Kobyashi. The first season of the FX series followed the arrival of John Blackthorne (Jarvis), the Anjin, on the shores of Japan. He then becomes involved in a power struggle that he can barely comprehend. He then winds up on Lord Toranga’s (Sanada) side, fighting against his political rivals. Sawai’s Lady Mariko serves as Blackstone’s translator.

Shōgun Swept the 2024 Emmys

The series, which consists of 12 episodes,...

With awards season all but done and dusted, Oscars. Golden Globes, SAGs, and BAFTAs all having been dutifully doled out over the past few months, this evening saw the BAFTA TV Awards 2025 — hosted by Avengers: Doomsday's Alan Cumming and held at London's Royal Festival Hall — take centre stage for a night of red carpet walking and shiny statue giving. And during a telecast in which the two most nominated shows — Netflix stalker thriller Baby Reindeer and ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office — took home one award apiece, the likes of Mr Loverman, Shōgun, and Blue Lights all scored big wins in major categories.

On the night, Baby Reindeer's sole win saw Jessica Gunning's turn as Richard Gadd's crazed stalker Martha recognised in the Supporting Actress race, while Mr Bates Vs Post Office, which was elsewhere nominated in both Lead acting categories, took home the coveted accolade for Limited Drama.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Mr Loverman were the big victors at the BAFTA TV Awards, meaning Baby Reindeer did not continue its dominant winning streak.

Hosted by The Traitors star Alan Cumming, the BAFTA ceremony took place in sparkling spring sunshine on the banks of the River Thames at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.

The prizes were fairly evenly shared, but perhaps unsurprisingly, it was a notable night for Mr Bates vs The Post Office, the ITV series that dominated the UK ratings last year and fuelled a national conversation about injustices faced by innocent British postmasters, who were convicted of theft, fraud, and false accounting.

The series won Best Limited Drama, beating Baby Reindeer, which has been a darling of the awards season after cleaning up at the Emmys and Golden Globes. Jessica Gunning did, however, take home the prize for Best Supporting Actress for Baby Reindeer,...

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented its 2025 TV Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London, with a wide spectrum of talent recognized across drama, comedy, factual, and children’s programming. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the event was broadcast on BBC One domestically and streamed on BritBox in the United States, continuing the Academy’s emphasis on broad accessibility for international audiences.

This year’s selections showcased both returning series and first-time contenders. Several winners have already seen cultural ripple effects across the UK media landscape. ITV’s Mr Bates vs the Post Office stood out not only for winning Limited Drama but also for earning the Special Award, recognizing ITV’s role in commissioning a project that helped catalyze national discussion. Based on a real-life miscarriage of justice, the series dramatized the experiences of sub-postmasters wrongly accused of theft and fraud, spurring public and political attention.

Shōgun scooped Best International series at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday — and showrunner Justin Marks appeared to reference Donald Trump’s tariff plan in his acceptance speech.

Collecting the prize on stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Marks made explicit reference to the global nature of his FX and Disney+ series Shōgun.

“You have a bunch of Americans who got together with a bunch of Europeans and a bunch of Japanese and made a show in Canada, and now we are standing here on stage in England,” he said.

“That we are on stage is truly a testament to the spirit of grand international collaboration that our crew of 3,000 people espoused. It’s a spirit that is sadly disappearing from the world right now.” Marks added: “Thank you, BAFTA… for honoring this idea that good television is truly a borderless nation.”

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The full list of 2025 BAFTA TV Awards winners is in!

This year’s ceremony celebrating all things television was held at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday (May 11) in London, England.

BAFTA previously announced that ITV won the Special Award for commissioning Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Kirsty Wark, the former BBC Newsnight presenter, won the BAFTA Fellowship, the British Academy’s top accolade.

The BAFTA TV Awards were hosted by Alan Cumming, who currently hosts The Traitors on Peacock.

The ceremony screened on BBC One in the UK and BritBox istatside.

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2025 BAFTA TV Awards

Drama Series

Blue Lights (BBC) - Winner

Sherwood (BBC)

Supacell (Netflix)

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC)

Limited Drama

Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Lost Boys and Fairies (BBC One)

Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV) - Winner

One Day (Netflix)

International

After The Party (Channel 4...

Like most professionals working in Hollywood today, John Landgraf can’t predict what the industry will look like as it continues to contract with the decline of linear and rise of streaming. But he feels bullish that Hollywood will “still be here” at the end of this period of change, and those with the mindset to persist will be there as well.

The FX chairman delivered the equal parts optimistic and realistic sentiment about the future of entertainment during a panel conversation with Disney TV studios chief Eric Schrier, moderated by filmmaker Paris Barclay and hosted by the Hollywood Radio & Television Society. Barclay brought up the topic as he jokingly asked the TV executives for a glimmer of hope that the industry would “be Ok” amid layoffs and change permeating across the sector.

“And there’ll be room for all of us?” Barclay responded to Landgraf’s optimistic view.

With a collective ennui permeating the entertainment industry, it’d be understandable if many in attendance at a Thursday discussion with FX’s John Landgraf and Disney’s Eric Schrier might have been seeking at least one reason to feel optimistic. And they got it. Sort of.

Late in the Disney lot panel put on by Hollywood Radio & Television Society, the moderator, director Paris Barclay, finally turned from the topic at hand (“cultivating creative excellence”) to the one on everybody’s mind: industry shrinkage. “You’ve got to tell us [Hollywood] is going to be Ok,” Barclay jokingly implored the FX chairman.

“It’ll still be here,” Landgraf replied.

“And there’ll be a place for all of us?” Barclay countered.

“I don’t know about all of us,” he replied. “I can’t speak for everyone. Personally, my singular strategy is just keep getting better. Early in my career,...

Pachinko is hoping for better luck the second time around at the Emmys.

Based on Min Jin Lee’s best-selling novel, the critically adored epic Apple TV+ series, which follows four generations of a Korean family, is submitting six of its ensemble for acting categories, Gold Derby has learned.

Jin Ha (Solomon Baek) and Lee Min-ho (Koh Hansu) will be entered in for Best Drama Actor; Minha Kim (young Sunja) for Drama Actress; Youn Yuh-jung (elder Sunja) and Anna Sawai (Naomi) for Drama Supporting Actress; and Jimmi Simpson (Tom Andrews) for Drama Supporting Actor.

(As Gold Derby previously reported, Netflix is submitting Simpson for Limited Series/Movie Supporting Actor for the “USS Callister: Into Infinity” installment of Black Mirror. Sawai, meanwhile, won Best Drama Actress last year for her role in Shōgun.)

Based on our latest odds, Pachinko is on the outside looking in regarding the major Emmy races. The...

Law Roach, stylist for Zendaya, spotted Anna Sawai at Monday’s Met Gala wearing an all-white tailored suit that was nearly identical to his high-profile client’s own. Speaking off-the-cuff on the red carpet with Hello Beautiful, upon spotting her, he said simply that he’s glad he and Zendaya got there first.

“I am dying because she got on Zendaya’s look,” Law Roach said of Sawai. “I’m so glad we came early.”

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The theme for this year’s gala was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and both Sawai and Zendaya stunned in their twinning tailored suits, which were accessorized with a wide-brimmed floppy hat and matching gloves.

Zendaya’s fit was a custom Louis Vuitton suit designed by Pharrell that featured Bulgari jewelry. It was decked out with small silver buttons, a button-up shirt and a tie.

Se ambientará diez años después de la primera temporada. © Disney Plus+

Shōgun alista velas para una segunda temporada. FX y Disney+ han confirmado que el rodaje comenzará en enero de 2026 en Vancouver.

La primera entrega nos situó en el Japón feudal, donde Lord Yoshii Toranaga maniobraba para sobrevivir a una traición política mientras forjaba una insólita alianza con el náufrago inglés John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis). Esta segunda temporada saltará diez años en el tiempo y continuará la saga inspirada en hechos históricos de estos dos hombres de mundos diferentes cuyos destinos están indisolublemente entrelazados.

La primera temporada de Shōgun se hizo con 18 premios Emmy (incluido el de Mejor Serie Dramática). Sanada se convirtió en el primer actor japonés en ganar el Emmy al Mejor Actor, mientras que Anna Sawai hizo historia al ser la primera actriz de ascendencia asiática en ganar el premio a la Mejor Actriz.

La segunda temporada...

The Peabody Awards revealed their 2025 honorees this morning, and the winner’s list included some expected titles and a surprise omission or two. “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” were a given; Julio Torres’ “Fantasmas” was not. Then again, the recent Peabody Awards committee also recognized the superior “Los Espookys,” so perhaps Torres has a fan or two among the voters.

Other Entertainment winners included PBS’ “Mr Bates vs The Post Office,” Steven Zaillian’s “Ripley,” FX’s “Say Nothing,” and Peacock’s “We Are Lady Parts.”

Entertainment nominees that didn’t make the final cut included (shockingly) the third season of “Hacks,” “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” and, in a “whew, cause it was bad,” the FX limited series “Clipped.”

Oscar nominee “Black Box Diaries” tops the Documentary category winners, along with “Bread & Roses,...

Reigning Emmy champs Baby Reindeer and Shōgun were among the winners at the 2025 Peabody Awards, announced on Thursday. This year's winners will be honored during a formal ceremony June 1 in Los Angeles, hosted by Roy Wood Jr.

The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors selected the prestigious honorees in the categories of arts, children's/youth, documentary, entertainment, interactive and immersive, news, public service, and radio/podcast. Baby Reindeer and Shōgun are among the seven entertainment winners, with the others being Fantasmas, Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Ripley, Say Nothing, and We Are Lady Parts.

The winners were chosen by a unanimous vote of 27 jurors from more than 1,000 total entries. Together, they "encompass a wide range of contemporary and historical issues, including the war in Gaza, rural healthcare, a focus on disabilities, authoritarianism, and sexual violence,” said Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody. The eligibility period was the 2024 calendar year.

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Netflix was the big winner of this year’s Peabody Awards, taking home six honors, the most of any network or streamer. Altogether 34 awards were given out, representing the most captivating and inspiring stories across broadcast and streaming in 2024.

The winners were selected from over 1,000 entries by a panel of 27 jurors. Entries included everything from television and podcasts to documentaries, youth programming and interactive media. In the documentary category, Netflix scored wins for Natalie Rae and Angela Patton’s “Daughters,” Lucy Walker’s “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa,” Benjamin Ree’s “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” and Josh Greenbaum’s “Will & Harper.” The streamer’s other two wins came from the entertainment category for Richard Gadd’s massively popular limited series “Baby Reindeer” as well as for the visually striking “Ripley.”

HBO and Max came in second place in terms of total awards, securing four wins. It...

Get ready to return to the world of Shōgun as we have a big date on the production of season 2 of the Emmy-winning hit! FX and Hulu put out a press release confirming that season 2 will beging filming in January 2026. Returning as Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne.

For those who have forgotten, Shōgun focuses on Blackthorne, a British sailor who lands in 17th century Japan. He’s soon pulled into the various local conflicts between the various clans as well as the European explorers who wish to exploit the land for themselves.

Season 1 concluded with Toranaga rising up as the shōgun leader while Blackthorne was putting together a ship to return to England. Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks return as showrunners, and Sanada is also an executive producer.

“Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, who created the series for television, recently wrapped a writers’ room...

While there was initially uncertainty about when the second season of the hit series Shōgun would begin production, an exciting new update has been released on the upcoming installment. A new report from Variety has revealed that the historical drama will begin filming Season 2 in January 2026 in Vancouver. Given the massive success and popularity of Shōgun, stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will also be co-executive producers on the series. Sanada had already received a producer credit on Season 1, making his title of executive producer a well-deserved promotion.

The first season of Shōgun was based on James Clavell's novel of the same name. The author is well-known for his series of sweeping historical epics, known as the Asian Saga of novels. Interestingly, the 10-episode season covered the entirety of the novel, with there originally not being an intention to continue past the source material. Now, following the record-breaking 18 Emmy...

Let there be no doubt: "Shōgun" was the television event of 2024. Most streaming aggregators ranked it as the most viewed series across all platforms for the year, while critics showered the adaptation of James Clavell's epic novel with praise ("Shōgun" season 1 holds a 100% Fresh rating with Rotten Tomatoes' Top Critics). The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences were equally enamored of the series, bestowing it with an unprecedented 18 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most ever dished out to a single show for one season. It took home nearly all of the top creative awards for a drama series as well, losing only Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series because it was nominated twice in both categories.

After enchanting critics and mainstream viewers alike, it should come as no surprise that "Shōgun" season 2 will easily be the most anticipated television event whenever it premieres.

The first season of Shōgun, a historical drama based on James Clavell's novel, was the most-watched series in the history of FX. And why not? It was great.

FX has decided to go ahead with a second season of Shōgun, which is dicey because the first covered the entirety of Clavell's novel. Deadline now reports that the new season will be set 10 years after the end of the first, when Japanese feudal Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) faced down his enemies in an attempt to unite Japan under one Shogunate. He had help from John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), an English ship pilot who washes ashore in Japan in the first episode. FX says the new season “continues the historically-inspired saga of these two men from different worlds whose fates are inextricably entwined."

Obviously both Sanada and Jarvis will be back, with Sanada upgraded from producer to executive producer and...

When we first learned last May that FX's feudal Japan-set epic Shōgun had scored a Season 2 and 3 renewal, it would be fair to say that our reaction was excitement and trepidation in equal measure. Excitement because Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks' sweeping, lavish treatment of James Clavell's novel gave us the best TV show of 2024; trepidation because Shōgun was very much pitched and designed as a limited series, with its finale taking us to the end of Clavell's book. Today however, announcing a January 2026 start date for production on Season 2, FX and Disney+ have given us a little more information on what's next for the Shōgunverse.

First thing's first, Kondo and Marks are back to helm and write Shōgun Season 2, and they will be joined by stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis, who will reprise their roles as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne respectively on the show's sophomore outing.

Fans of FX’s Shogun are still reeling from the epic first season, in which Hiroyuki Sanada’s Lord Yoshii Toranaga stole the show with his cunning and quiet strength. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, the series brought 17th-century Japan to life, earning 25 Emmy nominations, 18 wins, and a massive global following.

Season 2, heading for production, looms with a confirmed “10-year time skip,” sparking speculation about Toranaga’s fate. At 65, Sanada, who follows the beat of his real-life counterpart, Tokugawa Ieyasu (even the age), is not getting younger, and historical clues align with a logical yet heartbreaking possibility: an honorable ending for Toranaga rather than stretching his story into a potential Season 3.

What does Shogun Season 2 hold for Lord Yoshii Toranaga’s fate? Shogun Season 1 | Credit: FX

Shogun Season 1, set around 1600, left Toranaga right before he became the newly minted shogun, outwitting his rivals. The announced 10-year time skip for...

The FX, Hulu, and Disney+ global hit drama series Shōgun, based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, is scheduled to begin physical production for season two in January 2026 in Vancouver.

The announcement was made today by Gina Balian, President, FX Entertainment. Shōgun, the most-viewed program in FX history, is produced by FX Productions.

Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, who created the series for television, recently wrapped a writers’ room devoted to creating a wholly original new chapter to the first season, which was an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel.

In the first season, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) fought for his survival as his enemies in the Council of Regents united against him. When a mysterious European ship was found marooned in a nearby village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), shared vital strategic secrets with Toranaga that tipped the scales of...

Teaser poster for ‘Shogun’ season 2 (Photo Credit: FX)

FX finally shared an official update on the much-anticipated second season of Shōgun, confirming the new season is targeting a January 2026 start of production in Vancouver. The award-winning first season premiered in February 2026, and the announcement seems to indicate fans may not get new episodes until late 2026 or early 2027.

The start of production announcement also confirmed the return of two season one stars. Emmy winner Hiroyuki Sanada will reprise his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, and Cosmo Jarvis will return as John Blackthorne. In addition, Sanada will serve as an executive producer and Jarvis is a co-executive producer.

FX’s announcement didn’t confirm any additional season two cast.

The critically acclaimed drama is based on James Clavell’s bestseller. Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks created the series and, per FX, “recently wrapped a writers’ room devoted to creating a wholly original...

FX has set a production start date for the second season of Shōgun, with filming scheduled to begin in January 2026 in Vancouver. The announcement confirms the continuation of the Emmy-winning historical drama after the network previously disclosed development plans for two more seasons.

Series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks recently completed the writers room for season two, which is described by FX as a new chapter that will unfold ten years after the events of the first season. While the original installment was based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, the new season will tell an original story that draws from unused elements and characters from the book.

Returning to lead the cast are Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis. Sanada, who earned the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama for his role as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, will also serve as an executive producer. Jarvis returns as English sailor John...

Shōgun season 2 is heading into production in early 2026 – and we have a few more details on the new season to share.

Shōgun was one of 2024’s best TV shows, and news of its renewal for another season quickly followed that year’s finale. The problem? Season 1 had already adapted all of James Clavell’s 1975 novel.

That didn’t stop showrunners Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks from pursuing a completely original new season, however, and while it’s still some time away, Shōgun season 2 is steadily moving forward. The writers’ room has now been set up, and the new season will go into production in January 2026 in Vancouver, which will be transformed into 17th century Japan.

The new season will take place ten years after the events of the first season, which ended with Lord Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) winning the war against Ishido and the revelation that Toranaga had purposefully burned...

Update (04/30/2025 at 10:45 a.m. Et): Shōgun Season 2 has set its start of filming. FX and Hulu announced on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, that production on the second season of the 18-time Emmy-winning drama will begin in January 2026 in Vancouver. Emmy winner Hiroyuki Sanada will return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and has been bumped up to executive producer (he was a producer for Season 1). Cosmo Jarvis will also return as John Blackthorne and will serve as a co-executive producer. Shōgun, the most-viewed program in FX history, is produced by FX Productions. Season 1 was an adaptation of the James Clavell novel of the same name. Season 2’s story is created entirely by the FX series’ writers room, led by series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. The writers’ room recently wrapped work on Season 2, FX shares. The April 30 announcement also comes with the first plot details for Season 2. In Shōgun Season 1, Lord...

The FX, Hulu and Disney+ global hit drama series Shōgun, based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, is scheduled to begin physical production for season 2 in January in Vancouver, it was announced today by Gina Balian, President, FX Entertainment. Shōgun, the most-viewed program in FX history, is produced by FX Productions. Cosmo Jarvis has recently signed on to return in the second season in his role as John Blackthorne and will also serve as a co-executive producer. The Emmy Award-winning star of the series, Hiroyuki Sanada, returns to star as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and has also been elevated to an executive producer.

Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, who created the series for television, recently wrapped a writers’ room devoted to creating a wholly original new chapter to the first season, which was an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel.

In the first season, Lord...

Shōgun is no longer a limited series. Almost a year after FX launched talks with the estate of Shōgun author James Clavell to develop two additional seasons, the network has officially announced a second season of the Emmy-winning historical drama.

Per TVLine, physical production is scheduled to begin on Shōgun Season 2 in January 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will return to star as Lord Toranaga and John Blackthorne, in addition to serving as executive producer and co-executive producer, respectively. Shōgun, an adaptation of Clavell’s best-selling 1975 novel of the same name, was originally billed as a limited series when it debuted last year. However, the show's critical acclaim led to FX beginning talks for two more seasons, which in turn allowed it to compete in the drama series categories at the Emmys. After taking home a record 18 Emmys, the anticipation for more Shōgun could not be higher.

Shōgun is readying its comeback.

On Thursday, FX, Hulu, and Disney+ revealed the second season of the Emmy Award-winning series will begin production in January 2026.

Original showrunners and creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks will return for Season 2. According to a press release, the duo recently completed a writers’ room to develop original story ideas for the new batch of episodes. The first season was based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel of the same name and told the contained story of the source book.

Set in feudal Japan, Season 1 of Shōgun focused primarily on the relationship between Japanese Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Emmy winner Hiroyuki Sanada) and John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), a shipwrecked English sailor who becomes Toranaga’s unwitting ally. The first season ended with Toranaga victorious in his struggle against a conspiratorial enemy and Blackthorne resigned to his new life in Japan. The finale included an ambiguous sequence...

We finally know when Shōgunwill unsheath its sword again. The hit FX series will begin filming in January 2026, so don't expect season two to arrive any time soon. We also now know that returning star Hiroyuki Sanadawill be joined by another returnee from season 1: Cosmo Jarvis will return as marooned Englishman John Blackthorne.

The first season adapted James Clavell's 1975 novel of the same name; the upcoming second season will be an all-new continuation of the surviving characters' storyline. It will take place ten years after the events of the first season, as Blackthorne and Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada) find their lives entangled once more. Sanada has been elevated to the role of executive producer, and Jarvis will co-executive produce, allowing them both to shape the story of the new season alongside Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, who created the series for television. Kondo and Marks recently completed penning...

“Shōgun” is officially coming back for Season 2 at FX, with the second season of the hit historical drama set to begin production in January 2026 in Vancouver.

Season 1 stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis will return in the roles of Lord Yoshii Toranaga and John Blackthorne, respectively. Sanada, who was a producer on Season 1 in addition to starring, has been elevated to executive producer. Jarvis will now be a co-executive producer on the series.

The second season will take place 10 years after the events of the first.

“Shōgun” Season 1 was based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, which was itself loosely based on real events in Japanese history. The show debuted to near universal acclaim in February 2024.

Then in May, it was reported that a second season was being eyed by FX following the success of Season 1. Sources said that FX was mulling entering the show into...

“Shōgun” Season 2 is moving forward. The second season of the global hit from FX, Hulu and Disney+ will begin production in Vancouver starting in January of 2026. Gina Balian, president of FX Entertainment, announced the news on Tuesday, along with information about the cast and timeline for the next installment of the Emmy-winning series.

“Shōgun” Season 2 will take place 10 years after the events of Season 1 as it continues the story of two men from different worlds whose fates are entwined. Hiroyuki Sanada will return to play Lord Yoshii Toranaga. His role has also been elevated from producer to executive producer for this new season. Cosmo Jarvis, who will serve as a co-executive producer this season, will also return as John Blackthorne.

“Shōgun” Season 1 fully told the story of James Clavell’s book of the same name, meaning that Season 2 will be a wholly original story. Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, who created the series for television,...

The pieces are coming into place on the upcoming second season of FX’s Emmy-winning drama series Shōgun, which will begin filming in January. Cosmo Jarvis has closed a deal to reprise his role as English pilot John Blackthorne, joining Hiroyuki Sanada, whose pact last May to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga paved the way to Shogun‘s tentative renewal for a second and likely third season after being originally conceived as a limited series. Sanada, a producer on the original installment, has been upped to executive producer for Season 2; Jarvis is joining the series’ producing ranks as co-executive producer.

FX has revealed more details about the premise of the second season. It “will be “a wholly original new chapter to the first season,” which was an adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, the network said.

The new chapter will take place 10 years after the events in the first season,...

The saga of Shōgun will be getting another chapter after all.

The Emmy-winning historical drama will officially return for Season 2, FX announced on Wednesday, with physical production scheduled to begin in January in Vancouver. Hiroyuki Sanada will return to star as Lord Toranaga and will serve as an executive producer as well. Cosmo Jarvis will also return to reprise his role as John Blackthorne and will serve as a co-executive producer.

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When ancient epics meet modern technology, the result is nothing short of cinematic magic. Director Nitesh Tiwari‘s ambitious adaptation of the Ramayana is a testament to this fusion, leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of Vicon’s Valkyrie motion capture system to breathe new life into this timeless tale.​

A mythological marvel with a mega budget

The Ramayana project isn’t just a film; it’s a cinematic endeavor of epic proportions. With a budget of ₹835 crore dedicated solely to the first installment, the film surpasses previous high-budget Indian films like Rrr and Brahmastra. This substantial investment underscores the creators’ commitment to delivering a visually spectacular and emotionally resonant retelling of the ancient epic.​

The production involves an extensive post-production phase, reportedly spanning 600 days, to ensure the highest quality in visual effects and storytelling. Such dedication to craftsmanship reflects the ambition to set new benchmarks in Indian filmmaking.​

The power behind...

There used to be a time when, wherever you worked, television could send people in droves to the water cooler to talk about the latest episode of a buzzworthy series that everyone tuned in to.

These series earned the title of “water cooler shows” because you could guarantee that everyone would be talking about everything that transpired the following day.

I still remember the Golden Era of American Idol when my entire family would race home just in time to see specific performances, participate in Facebook groups, and watch parties devoted to Scandal every week.

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Shows like Succession and Game of Thrones would set the internet ablaze faithfully during and after every single installment until their ends.

Maybe we don’t gather around a water cooler or unpack a series during lunch breaks with our colleagues. However, we still live-tweet episodes on social media platforms and discussion boards,...

Amazon MGM Studios' How to Rob a Bank has added another actor to its growing ensemble. Anna Sawai, who won multiple acting awards for her performance as Toda Mariko in FX's Shōgun, is set to co-star in the upcoming bank heist movie.

Per Deadline, character details for Sawai remain under wraps at this time. She joins previously announced stars Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor in James Gunn's upcoming Superman) and Pete Davidson (former Saturday Night Live cast member). Plot details remain unknown at this time for How to Rob a Bank, although the movie is expected to be in the vein of director David Leitch's past action comedies like Bullet Train and The Fall Guy.

How to Rob a Bank was first reported to be in development in February 2025 and will serve as Leitch's follow-up to his 2024 action rom-com The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

Anna Sawai is coming off of her Emmy win for Shōgun and continuing to ride her soaring star. The actress will be returning for monster mashing in the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV+ and says that the upcoming episodes will be a huge journey for the characters. She stated a couple months ago, “I don’t know if I’m allowed to tease anything at this point, but I can say we go on a huge journey. We’ll go in different directions, we lose some people, we find some people… I think that’s kind of it. But it’s very exciting.“

Deadline is now reporting that Sawai is set to star in How to Rob a Bank from Amazon MGM Studios. The movie will be helmed by David Leitch, director of Deadpool 2, Bullet Train and The Fall Guy. How to Rob a Bank...

Exclusive: Following her star-making performance in the FX series Shōgun, Anna Sawai looks to have found her big follow-up. Sources tell Deadline that the Emmy winner is set to co-star in Amazon MGM Studios’ How to Rob a Bank, from director David Leitch, Imagine Entertainment and 87North Productions. Sawai joins previously announced stars Nicholas Hoult and Pete Davidson, and sources say the film will be released in theaters.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but given Leitch’s track record of delivering on big thrills and fun set pieces in films like Bullet Train, Deadpool 2 and most recently The Fall Guy, expect something similar in scope.

87North’s Kelly McCormick and Leitch will produce alongside Imagine’s Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody and Allan Mandelbaum. Mark Bianculli wrote the script and will executive produce.

Sawai took the town by storm last year following her Emmy-winning performance in Shogun.

Netflix's Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer won two BAFTA TV Craft Awards on Sunday, including best writing for a drama for Richard Gadd.

Overall, the Netflix limited series landed eight bids between the craft and TV awards ceremony, including Best Limited Drama, a lead actor nomination for Gadd, and two supporting actress nominations for Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau. The limited series won several honors last year and throughout the winter, including Emmy Award wins for Gadd and Gunning, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award victory for Gunning.

Other winners at the BAFTA Craft Awards included Slow Horses with two wins (sound and editing), Shogun with one victory (for photography and lighting), and Bad Sisters (for music).

See the complete list of craft award winners below. The BAFTA TV Awards are set for May 11,

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“Baby Reindeer,” “Rivals” and “Slow Horses” have won two honors each at the 2025 BAFTA TV Craft Awards.

The ceremony, held on Sunday night in London, saw “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd win best drama writer and Weronika Tofilska win the best director in fiction for her work on the hit Netflix show, already a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ spy series “Slow Horses” won for editing: fiction and sound: fiction, and Disney+ comedy drama “Rivals” for makeup and hair design and production design.

Other winners on the night included “Shōgun” (photography & lighting: fiction), “Bad Sisters” (original music: fiction), “Supacell” (scripted casting), “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” (special visual and graphic effects) and “”Sweetpea” (titles and graphic idenity). “Life and Death in Gaza” won for editing: factual.

The BAFTA Special Award was presented to BBC soap “EastEnders,” honouring the show’s long-term commitment to identifying,...

Baby Reindeer, Slow Horses, Rivals, Shōgun, and Bad Sisters were among the winners of the BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2025, which were handed out in London on Sunday. Supacell, Eric, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power were also part of the list of honorees.

The craft award for best drama writer went to Richard Gadd for his Netflix hit Baby Reindeer, while Weronika Tofilska won the best director in fiction honor for her work on Baby Reindeer.

That meant two awards on Sunday night for the hit show, with Rivals and Slow Horses also earning two honors each.

The ceremony, celebrating the best behind-the-scenes TV talent of 2024, was held at The Brewery in the British capital, an 18th-century brewery recast as an events venue.

More U.K. TV awards are set to be handed out soon. The BAFTA TV Awards will be held on Sunday, May 11 at London’s Royal Festival Hall,...

A Ready or Not sequel was confirmed earlier this year, and now we're starting to get more details about the upcoming film from Radio Silence, which will see the return of star Samara Weaving.

Weaving was the "final girl" from the 2019 movie. Her character, Grace, married into the Le Domas family, unaware of the twisted game they play on every family member's wedding day. Grace picks "Hide-and-Seek," leading her to run from the family as they try to murder her to fulfill their part of a generational curse.

Earlier this week, Searchlight Pictures shared an endearing promotional video announcing new cast members and more.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Even before the sequel was officially announced, fans hoped it would be subtitled "Here I Come." It's similar to Happy Death Day 2U and the upcoming Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Who doesn't love a clever title...

Gold Derby is celebrating its 25th anniversary with our series of "25 in '25" highlighting the best, worst, and weirdest of the 2000s.

Viewers of The Last of Us are still wiping away their tears after witnessing a the death of Pedro Pascal's Joel during the April 20 episode. Might all of the extra buzz from that emotional moment help Pascal win an Emmy Award? It's certainly possible. Many performers have won statuettes for their impactful swan songs, and more still have been nominated. With the help of Gold Derby's forum posters, we have compiled a list of 25 performers since 2000 who received Emmy attention after being killed off.

Note that some of the contenders below submitted their death episode for Emmy consideration (such as The White Lotus' Jennifer Coolidge picking "Arrivederci"), while others chose different episodes from the seasons in which they perished (like Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston going with...

The 37th annual PGA Awards will take place on February 28, 2026, the Producers Guild of America said Monday, when it revealed its next award-season timeline.

No venue has been set yet. The 2025 awards ceremony was held at the Fairmont Century Plaza, where the producers behind eventual Best Picture Oscar winner Anora won the marquee Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures.

Other winners this past year included Shōgun, Hacks, The Wild Robot and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

The PGAs bestow honors in 14 competitive categories across film and TV as well as the PGA Innovation Award and honorary trophies the David O. Sezlnick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures, the Milestone Award, the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television, the Visionary Award and the Stanley Kramer Award.

Nominations for the 2026 edition will roll out in November and December, with the main theatrical motion picture and television nominees...

Sarah Michelle Gellar knows more than what you did last summer, she knows she’s joining Searchlight’s Radio Silence sequel Ready Or Not: Here I Come with genre vet Elijah Wood, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, and David Cronenberg rounding out the cast. Cameras are rolling in Toronto today.

All of them join previously announced Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton in the Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy penned script.

“We’re thrilled to be returning to the world of Ready or Not with Samara, Brett, Avery and Andrew,” said filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett aka Radio Silence, “and so excited to work with this immensely talented cast and the incredible artists across every department joining the Ready or Not family.”

Added Matthew Greenfield, President of Searchlight Pictures, “We’re beyond excited to make another film with the phenomenal Radio Silence. With Ready or Not: Here I Come,...