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Arrangements are being made so that Season 2, which has been renewed, will be able to film at least part of it in Japan. Hiroyuki Sanada, who also serves as the lead actor and producer, revealed this to The Hollywood Reporter.
“We were planning to film part of Season 1 in Japan, but we had to abandon it due to the pandemic. We are currently discussing whether we could film part of Season 2 in Japan, if possible. By the way,” Sanada said. Although he said, “I don't know what percentage'' of the amount of filming will take place in Japan, he said, “We're doing our best.'' “I hope to be able to at least film a little bit in Japan.”
When shooting on location in Japan, it is said to be extremely difficult to implement due to the complicated coordination process with all the parties involved, but in the case of “Shogun General” there is another reason. “In Japan, it is difficult to find large-scale locations where modern buildings are not visible,” says Sanada. “This work is a period drama, so it's difficult.''
In fact, the number of overseas productions being shot on location in Japan is increasing. “TOKYO VICE'', “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'', and “The Creator'' have been successfully implemented, and “Rental Family'' starring Brendan Fraser will also be filming on location in Japan.
Moreover, “Shogun'' is a globally popular work that has rewritten the history of the Emmy Awards. If Japan appears in the movie, it will definitely contribute to film tourism. Although it may be difficult in urban areas, it should become a powerful tourism resource for rural areas.
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Source:The Hollywood Reporter