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

Star Wars Celebration provided fans with an exciting 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 Baylan, McCann takes on the mantle. Stevenson, celebrated for his roles in *Thor*, *RRR*, *Punisher: War Zone*, *Rome*, and more, left an indelible mark with his performance before succumbing to a brief illness just three months prior to *Ahsoka*'s premiere.

The *Ahsoka* panel at Star Wars Celebration showcased a compelling first-look image of McCann as Baylan, which you can view below.

Series creator Dave Filoni spoke candidly about the immense challenge of moving forward without Stevenson, whom he described as "the most beautiful person on screen and off." Despite this loss, the team is pushing ahead with Season 2, revealing that Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker, joined by Admiral Ackbar, Zeb, Chopper, and other fan-favorite characters.

In our review of *Ahsoka*'s inaugural season, we noted that the series initially faced some hurdles as it endeavored to bring viewers up to speed on characters and concepts from Dave Filoni's animated Star Wars shows. However, once the series found its stride, it delivered a captivating blend of rich lore, humor, and epic battles that not only honored the essence of classic Star Wars but also carved out a fresh narrative path.

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