Star Wars Celebration has unveiled the first look at Rory McCann stepping into the role of Baylan Skoll for Season 2 of Ahsoka, following the tragic passing of Ray Stevenson. McCann, known for his previous roles, now takes on the mantle of Baylan, a character that Stevenson brought to life with remarkable depth and charisma.
During the Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration, attendees were treated to an exclusive first-look image of McCann as Baylan, which you can view below.
Ray Stevenson, who had also starred in films such as Thor, RRR, Punisher: War Zone, and the series Rome, passed away from a brief illness just three months before Ahsoka premiered. His performance as Baylan Skoll was widely praised and considered a highlight of the series.
Dave Filoni, the creator of the Ahsoka series, spoke about the profound impact of losing Stevenson, describing him as "the most beautiful person on screen and off." Filoni and his team also shared some exciting details about what fans can anticipate in Season 2, including the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, along with beloved characters such as Admiral Ackbar, Zeb, and Chopper.
In our review of the first season of Ahsoka, we noted that the series "struggles in its early episodes as it works to bring viewers up to speed on characters and concepts from Dave Filoni’s animated Star Wars shows. However, once the series finds its footing, it delivers a compelling mix of rich lore, humor, and epic battles, capturing the essence of classic Star Wars while paving the way for something new."
For more insights, take a look at where Ahsoka stands in our rankings of the best Star Wars live-action TV shows on Disney+ and our detailed explanation of the Season 1 finale of Ahsoka.
