"Cosmo Jarvis Confirmed for Shogun Season 2, Set a Decade Later"

The critically acclaimed series *Shōgun*, a triumphant winner of 18 Emmy Awards and 4 Golden Globes, is gearing up for an eagerly awaited second season. According to an official press release from FX, Cosmo Jarvis, who portrays the pivotal character John Blackthorne, has confirmed his return for Season 2 and will also take on the role of co-executive producer.

Furthermore, lead actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who committed to Season 2 back in May after the show's initial renewal from its limited series format, has been promoted to executive producer following his contributions to the first season. The production of the new season is slated to commence in Vancouver, the same location as the original series, starting in January 2026.

FX has described the forthcoming second season of *Shōgun* as "a wholly original new chapter" that builds upon the adaptation of James Clavell’s novel. The network elaborated on the connection between the two seasons:

"In the first season, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, portrayed by Sanada, fought for his survival as his enemies in the Council of Regents united against him. The arrival of a mysterious European ship, with its English pilot John Blackthorne (Jarvis), introduced vital strategic secrets that shifted the balance of power in Toranaga's favor, ultimately leading to victory in a defining civil war.

"The second part of *Shōgun* is set a decade after the events of the first season and will continue the historically-inspired narrative of these two men from vastly different worlds, whose fates remain deeply interconnected."

With any luck, fans can look forward to new episodes of this exceptional series by the end of 2026, although for now, we can only anticipate and hope for the best.