Shōgun - New Extended Trailer & The Making of Shōgun: First Look | Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis

[shadowfax]

The 10-episode limited series is set in Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war

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Based on James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite

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[disarmingdevil]

People who have read the book: Is this some white savior nonsense? I want to watch for Tadanobu Asano, but i have to know ahead of time if i should lower my expectations.

[mhfromnh]

I haven't read it, but it's apparently based on a real Englishman (William Adams aka Miura Anjin) who did in fact wind up in Japan during the Shogunate and became an advisor to Tokugawa Ieyasu.

[disarmingdevil]

Interesting! I'll give it a chance.

[anterrabre]

Unlike some films it looks like the emphasis here is going to be more on (Hiroyuki Sanada's character. The Englishman seems to be more of a secondary focus.

[steffi_333]

Ooooh I read this ages ago! Will have to re-read before watching

[ohwutevernvm]

About damn time. This is legit. It better ain’t like that one movie The Last Samurai 😩😭😮‍💨🙏🏾

Also I am desperately waiting for the inevitable iconic legendary Oscar winning Ghost of Tsushima live action movie to snatch me right outta the world and get me reborn back on earth to experience the best viewing experience for the first time ever again.

I’m ready!!!

[tillychar]

i'm really looking forward to this! it looks promising (and anna sawai i will be free on thursday please call me on thursday). a tv writer i follow got screeners and couldn't give a full review yet, but was clearly hyped about it.

[soul_amazinn]

Damn this looks good