Star Wars Celebration has unveiled our first glimpse of Rory McCann stepping into the role of Baylan Skoll for Season 2 of Ahsoka. McCann takes on the mantle following the tragic passing of Ray Stevenson, who originally portrayed Baylan.
While we eagerly await seeing McCann's performance, the Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration shared an exclusive first-look image, which you can view below.
Stevenson, renowned for his roles in films like Thor, RRR, Punisher: War Zone, and the series Rome, sadly passed away due to a brief illness just three months before Ahsoka's premiere. Many fans and critics alike hailed Stevenson's performance as Baylan as a standout in the series.
Ahsoka series creator Dave Filoni openly discussed the significant challenge of losing Ray Stevenson, describing him as "the most beautiful person on screen and off." This sentiment underscores the emotional impact his absence has had on the production team.
During the panel, Filoni and the team also teased what fans can anticipate in Season 2. Notably, Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker, joined by beloved characters such as Admiral Ackbar, Zeb, Chopper, and others.
In our review of Ahsoka's first season, we noted that "the series initially struggles to bring viewers up to speed with characters and concepts from Dave Filoni's animated Star Wars shows. However, once the narrative finds its footing, Ahsoka delivers a compelling blend of rich lore, humor, and epic battles that resonate with the classic Star Wars spirit while paving the way for innovative storytelling."
For more insights, check out where Ahsoka stands in our rankings of the best Star Wars Disney+ live-action TV shows, and delve into our comprehensive breakdown of the Season 1 finale.
