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Lord Yoshii Toranaga is played by Hiroyuki Sanada in the most recent FX series, Shōgun.

True dedication to historical and cultural accuracy shown in ‘Shōgun’

By Ray Milburn, Video Editor April 29, 2024
During the era of “peak TV,” FX had a problem. A 2015 Variety report criticized FX for its lack of diversity in the director’s chair. In response, CEO John Landgraf adjusted the network’s efforts to represent women and people of color in their TV series. Soon after, “Atlanta” debuted on FX, earning its network 26 Emmy nominations and seven statuettes during its four-season run.
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