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

Star Wars Celebration has unveiled our first glimpse of Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in the highly anticipated Season 2 of Ahsoka. For those new to the series, McCann steps into the role of Baylan, a character originally portrayed by Ray Stevenson, who tragically passed away before the premiere of the first season.

While we await McCann's performance, the Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration treated fans to a first-look image, which you can view below.

Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in Thor, RRR, Punisher: War Zone, Rome, and more, left an indelible mark on the series with his portrayal of Baylan Skoll. His untimely death due to a brief illness occurred just three months before Ahsoka's debut, leaving a void in the hearts of fans and the production team alike.

Ahsoka series creator Dave Filoni expressed the profound impact of Stevenson's loss, stating that it was one of the biggest challenges faced in crafting Season 2. Filoni praised Stevenson as "the most beautiful person on screen and off," highlighting the actor's significant contribution to the show.

During the panel, Filoni and the team teased what fans can expect in Season 2, including the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, alongside fan-favorite characters like Admiral Ackbar, Zeb, and Chopper.

In our review of Ahsoka's first season, we noted that the series "struggles initially as it introduces viewers to 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 capture the essence of classic Star Wars while paving the way for new storytelling."

For more insights, explore where Ahsoka stands on our list of the best Star Wars Disney+ live-action TV shows and delve into our detailed explainer of the Season 1 finale.