Star Wars Celebration has unveiled our initial glimpse of Rory McCann stepping into the role of Baylan Skoll for Season 2 of Ahsoka. McCann takes on the role previously portrayed by Ray Stevenson, who tragically passed away before the premiere of the first season.
Although we haven't seen McCann's performance yet, the Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration shared a first-look image, which you can view below.
Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in Thor, RRR, Punisher: War Zone, Rome, and more, passed away from a brief illness just three months before Ahsoka's debut. Stevenson's portrayal of Baylan Skoll was widely regarded as a standout in the series.
Series creator Dave Filoni expressed that losing Ray was one of the most significant challenges faced during the development of Season 2, describing Stevenson as "the most beautiful person on screen and off."
During the panel, Filoni and the team also teased what fans can anticipate in Season 2, including the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, alongside characters like Admiral Ackbar, Zeb, Chopper, and more.
In our review of the first season of Ahsoka, we noted that the series "struggles in its early episodes as it works to familiarize viewers with characters and concepts from Dave Filoni’s animated Star Wars shows. However, once the actors and the cosmic plots are given room to shine, Ahsoka strikes a wonderful balance of rich lore, humor, and epic battles, embodying the essence of classic Star Wars while paving the way for fresh narratives."
For more insights, explore where Ahsoka stands in our ranking of the best Star Wars Disney+ live-action TV shows, and delve into our detailed explanation of the Season 1 finale of Ahsoka.
