Cosmo Jarvis Opens Up Playing John Blackthorne in FX's Shogun: 'He Is Trying to Learn to Not Get...'

FX released its most anticipated series of the year, Shōgun, last week. An original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel by the same name, the 10-episode limited series unravels in 17th-century Japan when a mysterious ship appears in a nearby village, leading to a civil war and unleashes a fight for survival for Lord Yoshii Toranaga as his enemies unite against him. Created for television by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the all-new series features an acclaimed Japanese cast that includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis in pivotal roles. Following the release of the series, actor Cosmo Jarvis talks about his character in the series.

The actor plays the role of an English pilot, John Blackthorne, who lands on the shores of Japan. After he and his crew are captured, he is transported to Osaka where bigger twists wait for him. Speaking about his character, Cosmo said, “Blackthorne has to deal with the deficit between the culture that was responsible for forming his character and he is trying to learn to not get his head chopped off by people with very sharp swords.”

Rachel Kondo, Co-creator Executive Producer, and Writer also stated that “John Blackthorn has individualistic notions that he thinks he’s going to impress upon this culture and his people and he is a character who had to forge connections”.

FX’s Shōgun also stars Tadanobu Asan, Hiroto Kanai, Takehiro Hira, Moeka Hoshi, Tokuma Nishioka, Shinnosuke, Yuki Kura, and Fumi Nikaido. Justin Marks serves as the Showrunner and Executive Producer alongside Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca, and Kondo. Hiroyuki Sanada also serves as a producer in the series produced by FX Productions.

Shōgun was released on February 28. Witness the riveting world of 17th-century feudal Japan in FX’s Shōgun only on Disney + Hotstar.