Rory McCann Unveiled as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka at Star Wars Celebration

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, who originally portrayed the character. McCann, known for his captivating performances, is set to fill the shoes of Stevenson, whose portrayal of Baylan was widely regarded as a highlight of the series.

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, acclaimed for his roles in Thor, RRR, Punisher: War Zone, Rome, and more, sadly passed away from a brief illness just three months before Ahsoka's premiere. His departure was a significant loss, as series creator Dave Filoni described him as "the most beautiful person on screen and off," highlighting the challenge of moving forward without him.

Filoni and the Ahsoka team also shared exciting details about Season 2, confirming the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, along with fan-favorite characters such as Admiral Ackbar, Zeb, and Chopper.

In our review of Ahsoka's first season, we noted that "the series initially struggles to bring viewers up to speed on characters and concepts from Dave Filoni’s animated Star Wars shows. However, as the narrative unfolds and the actors and cosmic plots are given the spotlight, Ahsoka masterfully blends rich lore, humor, and epic battles, evoking the essence of classic Star Wars while paving the way for fresh storytelling."

For further insights, see where Ahsoka stands on our ranking of the best Star Wars Disney+ live-action TV shows, and explore our detailed explanation of the Season 1 finale.