Ahsoka’s Baylan Skoll Recast As ‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Rory McCann Replaces Ray Stevenson

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'Ahsoka' Season 2 Just Recast A Crucial Character

LucasfilmAhsoka Season 1 gained a reputation for the sheer amount of returning characters, from Ahsoka Tano herself to Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Ezra Bridger, and Thrawn. But its secret weapon was its fleet of new characters, including the Great Mothers and Shin Hati. The most interesting new character, the Order 66 survivor turned lone wolf Baylan Skoll, became a quick fan-favorite due to the nuanced and dedicated performance of Ray Stevenson…

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Game of Thrones actor to replace late Ray Stevenson on TV series after death

The late actor delivered a stellar performance in the role (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney) The role that the late Ray Stevenson played in Ahsoka is set to be taken over by Game of Thrones star Rory McCann, it’s been confirmed. In May 2023, it was announced that Stevenson, best-known for roles in Thor and Punisher, had died at the age of 58. It was later reported that the actor had been rushed to hospital from the set of a movie h…

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A well-known actor from Game of Thrones said yes.

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As Dave Filoni Develops 'Ahsoka' Season 2, Main Character Has Now Been Recast in 'Star Wars'

A new face is about to join the Star Wars franchise as a major Ahsoka star has officially been recast. Credit: Lucasfilm Lucasfilm’s Ahsoka, which premiered on Disney+ on August 22, 2023, is a continuation of the Star Wars saga, weaving together threads from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and the post-original trilogy era. Created by Dave Filoni, who also serves as executive producer alongside Jon Favreau and Kathleen Kennedy, the …

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Rory McCann joins Star Wars' 'Ahsoka' season 2 as Baylan Skoll, replacing late Ray Stevenson

Scottish actor Rory McCann, widely recognized for his role as The Hound in Game of Thrones, has been confirmed as the replacement for the late Ray Stevenson in Disney+’s Ahsoka. McCann will take on the role of Baylan Skoll, a former Jedi who became a formidable antagonist in the series' first season. Ray Stevenson, beloved for his resonant voice and memorable performances in Rome, Punisher: War Zone, and the Thor films, tragically passed away in…

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Game of Thrones legend confirmed to replace late Ray Stevenson in Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2

Lucasfilm has found a replacement for late actor Ray Stevenson on its Star Wars streaming show Ahsoka, with Game of Thrones star Rory McCann set to step into the shoes of fallen Jedi Baylan Skoll. The character is an adversary of the titular Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), who survived Order 66 by turning to the dark side, allying himself with Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen). The writers of…