Ahsoka may have found her new Baylan Skoll

By the time actor Ray Stevenson died in 2023it was before the completion of his new Star Wars character had been explored. Now, with the second season of Ahsoka is getting ready to roll, creator Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm were able to find the man to step into the sinister shoes of Baylan Skoll.

Rory McCann, better known to the public as the Hound on Game of Throneshe will be reprising the role of Baylan Skoll on Star Wars: Ahsoka when it returns to Disney +, possibly in 2026. The InSneider first reported the news and io9 reached out to Lucasfilm for confirmation. He has yet to respond to the post and we’ll update this post if or when we hear back.

When the public last saw Skoll, it was stuck on the planet Peridea (along with Ahsoka, Sabine, and his former apprentice Shin Hati) on a quest to uncover many deep mysteries in the Force. It was clear that Filoni had much more in store for the former evil Jedi. However, when Stevenson passed, audiences debated whether the show should continue the story. It appears, however, that Stevenson’s family approved of the casting, according to the initial report.

As for McCann, although he is best known for his friend Arya, hero-type character Game of Thronesyou may also know him as General in Gladiator II and to play Lurch in Hot fuzz (the “Yarp” guy). He is an imposing physical presence with a very powerful personality. A great choice.

There is no official work on when Ahsoka he will return, only that Filoni has committed to writing it. As such, it could be the next Star Wars show to arrive on Disney+ later Andor.

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