After receiving much praise for this Game of Thrones-style Disney+ series, production is gearing up for the sequel. But at the same time, all teams may also be expecting plenty of rewards.
It’s often said, but the core of SVOD services is original content. Exclusive offers that make you want to subscribe to Disney+, MAX, Netflix, Prime Video or Apple TV+. Everyone is doubling their efforts to form the best partnerships and get the next films or series that will spark discussions in the workplace and elsewhere. This year, it’s the company with the big ears that hit the jackpot with a limited mini-TV show and is coming back.
This Disney+ series wants to win everything before its second season
Every channel or video streaming platform wants its Game of Thrones. It is therefore a phenomenon that can bring together millions of viewers and gain unanimous approval from professional and non-professional critics. And against all expectations, Disney+ offered its GoT with the limited miniseries Shogun. A ten-episode TV show set in feudal Japan and starring the famous Hiroyuki Sanada. It is one of the best series of all time with a whopping 99% (press) rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The rating from viewers, who have much more opinion, is lower at 91%, but still a hit. The reviews were mostly positive
Not surprisingly, the Disney+ series is in the running for the 2024 Emmy Awards. In fact, it already dominates the event with 25 nominations, compared to 23 for The Bear, another original creation whose third season has just landed on the platform. A recognition that brought comfort to Hiroyuki Sanada. “To the entire cast and crew, a huge thank you for making this story and vision a reality. It was an extraordinary opportunity to share our culture with the world. I hope this will be a springboard for the next generation.” said the actor.
Given the worldwide success, Disney+ experts convinced the showrunner to think about a season 2 and 3 of Shogun. Future episodes are therefore being written. John Landgraf, president of FX Networks, hopes that production will begin. Beginning of 2025 ». “We hope to start production [de la saison 2 de Shogun] early next year. But the production time is long. I think season 1 took between 180 and 190 days, and it could have been closer to 200 days. he explained.
Source : diversity, DiscussFilm.
