SHŌGUN Season 2 Wraps In Vancouver

Shōgun Season 2 wrapped this month in Vancouver after filming around BC for the past 2 and a half months.

Set in the 17th Century, the story is told from the perspective of British hero John Blackthorne, a sailor who rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga’s struggle to reach the top of the ruling chain, or Shogun.

Check out a Behind The Scenes video from star Hiroyuki Sanada

Returning cast members include:

Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Toranaga
Cosmos Jarvis as John Blackthorne
Fumi Nikaidô as Lady Ochiba
Shinnosuke Abe as Mariko’s husband Buntaro
Hiroto Kanai as Yabushige’s nephew Omi
Yoriko Dôguchi as Toranaga’s wife Kiri
Tommy Bastow as Portuguese Priest Alvito
Yuko Miyamoto as brothel owner Gin
Eita Okuno as Toranaga’s half-brother Saeki
Yuka Kouri as courteson Kiku

Ren Meguro, JP star, model and actor is joining Season 2 playing Kazutada. He released this statement after his casting announcement:

I am incredibly honored to join the cast of Shōgun season two,. When I streamed Shōgun on Disney+ last year, I was profoundly moved by the series’ unique and grand portrayal of Japan, which felt different from past portrayals. As a Japanese person, I felt a compelling urge to be part of this groundbreaking production.

I am committed to honoring the legacy that so many have built before me and to carefully shaping the role entrusted to me in this remarkable series. I can’t wait for everyone to see the release of Shōgun season two and to share in this incredible journey with us.

Filming Locations

Minaty Bay played Ajiro, the fishing village. The Port Moody waterfront stepped in as feudal Osaka.Other filming locations include Lynn Canyon Park, Burnaby Mountain Park, Surrey, Langley, Aldergrove and Kamloops.

Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks created Shōgun, with Marks serving as showrunner. Filming ran from 28 January 2026 to 12 September 2026.

There is no official word on a premiere date for Season 2. Did you watch season one? Let us know what you thought in the comments.

SOURCE: hollywoodnorthbuzz.com