When talking about big shoes to fill when it comes to remakes, especially on TV, Shogun is definitely one of those. Fox is looking at going back to the James Clavell novel, which they can admittedly make in a lot of different ways now and potentially more true to the source material. The miniseries ran back in 1980 and was twelve hours long and ranked as one of the biggest TV airings in history. The remake will be produced by Michael De Luca (The Social Network) and Nigel Williams (Elizabeth I).
“These are both epic stories – one fiction, one fact – that have captivated millions of people worldwide,” said Fox’s Shana C. Waterman, SVP, Event Series & Multi-Platform Programming. “They’re riveting and emotional, with unique historic backdrops that lend themselves to the high-quality, dramatic event series we’re looking to make.”
Original concept: John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.
[Source: Deadline]
