When actor Ray Stevenson passed in 2023, it was earlier than the total scope of his new Star Wars character had been explored. Now, with season two of Ahsoka on the brink of roll, creator Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm could have discovered the person who’ll be moving into Baylan Skoll’s sinister footwear.
Rory McCann, greatest recognized to audiences as the Hound on Game of Thrones, will reportedly be taking up the position of Baylan Skoll on Star Wars: Ahsoka when it returns to Disney+, probably in 2026. The InSneider first reported the information and io9 has reached out to Lucasfilm for affirmation. It has but to reply as of publication and we’ll replace this put up if or after we hear again.
When audiences final noticed Skoll, he was stranded on the planet Peridea (together with Ahsoka, Sabine, and his former apprentice Shin Hati) on a quest to discover some deep mysteries within the Drive. It was clear that Filoni had rather more in retailer for the evil former Jedi. Nevertheless, when Stevenson handed, audiences debated whether or not or not the present ought to proceed that story. It appears although that Stevenson’s household has authorized the casting, in accordance with the preliminary report.
As for McCann, although he’s greatest recognized for his friend-of-Arya, kind-of-a-hero character on Recreation of Thrones, you might also know him as a Common in Gladiator II and for taking part in Lurch in Scorching Fuzz (the “Yarp” man). He’s an imposing bodily presence with a number of highly effective character. An awesome alternative.
There’s no official work on when Ahsoka will likely be returning, solely that Filoni has been arduous at work writing it. Because it stands, it could be the subsequent Star Wars present to reach on Disney+ after Andor.
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