Star Wars fans no longer have to wonder if we’ve seen the last of Baylan Skoll in the Disney+ series, Ahsoka. Following the tragic passing of actor Ray Stevenson, it was possible the character would be written out for season two. But Jeff Sneider first reported, and it’s since been confirmed by THR, that Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann will take over the role that Stevenson played so well in season one.
The Scottish Rory McCann will play Baylan Skoll when Ahsoka returns for season two. McCann is best known for his role as The Hound in HBO’s Game of Thrones. He’s also appeared in the films Clash of the Titans, Hot Fuzz, Jumanji: The Next Level, Slow West, and can be seen right now in Gladiator II and the horror film The Damned.
There’s still a lot that we don’t know about Baylan Skoll. The fallen Jedi was a prominent figure in season one, working as a mercenary and helping to locate the missing Grand Admiral Thrawn. He would later set out on his own path, and was last seen atop the ruins of a monument to the Mortis gods.
Ahsoka season two should get rolling later this year.
