Disney+ fans get 'chills' watching trailer for new samurai drama series Shōgun
Disney+ has unveiled the trailer for its next blockbuster series, the Japanese-set epic Shōgun. Slated for release in February, the hotly-anticipated action-drama is set in the 17th century and centres around a military leader who is fighting for his life as his enemies unite against him.
The story is told from the perspective of British hero John Blackthorne, an English sailor who rises from outsider to samurai while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Lord Yoshii Toranaga’s (Hiroyuki Sanada) struggle to reach the top of the ruling chain, or Shōgun. The 10-episode limited series is based on James Clavell’s 1975 bestselling novel of the same name, which also spawned a 1980 TV adaptation.
Shōgun takes place in the year 1600 as Toranaga finds himself at the dawn of a century-defining civil war when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a fishing village. Its pilot, Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies – the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants.
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Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape, Mariko must reconcile her newfound companionship with Blackthorne, her commitment to the faith that saved her and her duty to her late father.
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Shōgun is loosely inspired by the true story of William Adams, the first Westerner to set foot in Japan who eventually became a samurai. The series features a highly decorated Japanese cast, including John Wick 4 ’s Hiroyuki Sanada and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ’ Anna Sawai with British actor-musician Cosmo Jarvis.
Hiroyuki Sanada stars as military leader Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Disney+)It is due to premiere on February 27 with a two-episode drop exclusively on Disney+ in the UK. It will be available to stream with a subscription to Disney+, which now costs as little as £4.99 a month and includes top Marvel and Star Wars films and shows, including Echo and the upcoming Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew.
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Shōgun’s first full-length trailer gives viewers a glimpse at what promises to be a sweeping saga packed with plenty of swords and samurai action. Amongst images of sprawling Japanese landscapes, the footage shows legions of armed soldiers and fleets of ships while the heroes prepare for all out war.
Since the trailer dropped, fans have taken to social media to share their initial reactions to the footage. Writing on YouTube, @xDeadlyWarriorX said: “This got me chills. It’s great seeing history movies like this coming to life.”
@easolinas1233 said: “The presence of Hiroyuki Sanada alone makes this worth checking out. The man is a spectacular actor, good in every single role I’ve seen him in.”
@ProToken420 said: “Anything with Hiroyuki Sanada is going to be amazing, that man is a legend of acting.”
@jacobrichards3635 said: “I was sold the second I saw Hiroyuki Sanada, he's literally the best part of everything he's in.”
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@maxwel5207 said: “Literally one of the best written novels ever. I am really excited for this show and hope it does the book justice.”
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