Shogun
2023
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5 days ago · Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in Shōgun. Prior to joining the star-studded cast (“Seeing Hiroyuki Sanada on set was like a master class for me,” she says), Sawai met with co-creator Justin...
6 days ago · Anna Sawai explained why her initial audition for Shōgun left her feeling less than optimistic about the project.
7 hours ago · Anna Sawai remembers being overwhelmed by this pivotal scene in episode 9 of 'Shōgun.' The actress, showrunner Justin Marks, and writer Rachel Kondo break down the FX series’ intense moment.
May 29, 2024 · First-look images and main title sequence unveiled for the sweeping, highly anticipated second season from Soo Hugh and starring Lee Minho, Yuh-Jung Youn, Minha Kim, Anna Sawai, Jin Ha, Eunchae Jung, Soji Arai and Sungkyu Kim. Press Release May 29, 2024.
May 8, 2024 · The actress talks about her character's tragic last stand, her relationship with Blackthorne and her chipped tooth in the FX series based on James Clavell's novel. See how Mariko shows her strength and courage in the face of warlord Ishido and his assassins.
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May 26, 2024 · Anna Sawai's standout performance as Lady Mariko was a highlight of Shogun and she won't be returning in season 2. Mariko may appear in flashbacks or as a spiritual guide in future episodes, but her absence creates a major gap in Shogun's storyline. Shōgun season 2 already faces major challenges without its most significant character.
May 16, 2024 · Sawai, portraying the dutiful translator Toda Mariko, moves to the forefront in the lead drama actress category, contending against Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon (“The...
