Here's the cast of 'Shōgun' and who they play

Prior acting credits: "The Twilight Samurai," "John Wick: Chapter 4," "Sunshine"

FX character summary: "A powerful bushō from a feared lineage, Toranaga is lord of the expansive Kanto Region."

Prior acting credits: "Pachinko," "F9: The Fast Saga," "Giri/Haji"

FX character summary: "A poised and mysterious highborn woman, Mariko is deeply faithful and darkly determined."

Prior acting credits: "Calm with Horses," "Persuasion," "Lady Macbeth"

FX character summary: "A restless English pilot, Blackthorne finds more than he bargained for when his ship washes ashore in Japan."

Prior acting credits: "Electric Dragon 80.000 V," "Silence," "Thor"

FX character summary: "Charismatic, brilliant and brutal, Yabushige is Lord of Izu within the Kanto Region."

Prior acting credits: "Shômonai bokura no renai-ron," "Labyrinth of Cinema," "Sanzen-en no tsukaikata"

FX character summary: "Smart, political, and brimming with potential, Omi is the young lord of Ajiro."

Prior acting credits: "Giri/Haji," "Gran Turismo," "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters"

FX character summary: "Ishido raised himself to become an all-powerful bushō and the Protector of Osaka Castle."

Prior acting credits: "Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times?," "Towako Omameda and Her Three Ex-husbands," "Unsung Cinderella."

FX character summary: "Marked by terrible tragedy, Fuji is the granddaughter of Hiromatsu."

Prior acting credits: "Kamen Rider 555," "Chouseishin Gransazer," "13 Assassins"

FX character summary: "A brooding, stoic samurai, Buntaro's strength is matched only by his skill for war."

Prior acting credits: "Sedai Wars," "Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah," "Green Grass"

FX character summary: "Hiromatsu is Toranaga's hardened general, conscience, and better half."

Prior acting credits: "Godzilla: Final Wars," "The Last Recipe: Memory of Giraffe's Tongue," "Mozart in the Jungle"

FX character summary: "With a mysterious and well-guarded past, Muraji is devoted to his lord, Toranaga, and his village."

Prior acting credits: "Followers," "Out," "Ichiko"

FX character summary: "The brash son of Toranaga, Naagkado has a blinding adoration for his father and a strong desire to prove himself."

Prior acting credits: "Himizu," "My Man," "Why Don't You Play in Hell?"

FX character summary: "Lady Ochiba is the feared and admired mother of Yaechiyo, the Heir."

Prior acting credits: "The Window," "Never Back Down: Revolt," "The Crossing"

FX character summary: "Alvito is a skilled translator and a uniquely empathetic presence in a harsh world."

Prior acting credits: "Laid-Back Camp," "September 1923," "Aibou: Tokyo Detective Duo"

FX character summary: "Kiku is accomplished and skilled in ways known to the select few men who can afford her."

Prior acting credits: "Silence," "Love Exposure," "Tampopo"

FX character summary: "Consort wife to Toranaga, Kiri is a steadfast partner to the great warlord."