Disney has recast the function of fan-favorite Star Wars character Baylen Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2 following the demise of actor Ray Stevenson, with Game of Thrones’ The Hound actor Rory McCann taking on.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Disney is opting to proceed Skoll’s story in Ahsoka Season 2 and probably past as an alternative of bringing it to a detailed following the demise of Stevenson in 2023.
The famed actor, who additionally appeared in Thor, RRR, and Punisher: War Zone, suffered from a quick sickness and died three months earlier than the premiere of Ahsoka Episode 1. His portrayal of Skoll was extensively thought of a standout efficiency of the primary season.
Disney later introduced that Season 2 of the present is being developed and, alongside The Mandalorian and its incoming movie sequel, its story is predicted to proceed right into a Star Wars movie from Lucasfilm chief inventive officer Dave Filoni.
As Skoll’s story was left open on the finish of Ahsoka Season 1, Filoni seemingly has large plans for the character that required a recasting. McCann, who most famously performed The Hound in Game of Thrones however has additionally appeared in Knuckles, Hot Fuzz, and extra, will due to this fact take over starting in Ahsoka Season 2.
The first season was comparatively well-received, particularly maybe for followers of Star Wars: Rebels. “Ahsoka begins off rocky earlier than hovering into the weirdest corners of Star Wars lore,” IGN mentioned in our 8/10 assessment.
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Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.
