Star Wars Celebration has unveiled our first glimpse of Rory McCann stepping into the role of Baylan Skoll for Season 2 of Ahsoka, following the tragic passing of Ray Stevenson. McCann, known for his compelling performances, will now carry forward the legacy of Baylan, a character that Stevenson brought to life with such depth and charisma.

While we're yet to witness McCann's interpretation of Baylan, the Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration provided an exclusive first-look image, which you can view below.

Ray Stevenson, beloved for his roles in Thor, RRR, Punisher: War Zone, Rome, and many other projects, sadly passed away from a brief illness just three months before Ahsoka's premiere. His portrayal of Baylan Skoll was hailed as one of the standout performances in the series, leaving a profound impact on fans and critics alike.

Ahsoka's creator, Dave Filoni, expressed the immense challenge of moving forward without Stevenson, describing him as "the most beautiful person on screen and off." Despite this loss, the team is pushing forward with Season 2, promising exciting developments. Filoni announced that Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker, joined by fan-favorites like Admiral Ackbar, Zeb, and Chopper.

In our review of Ahsoka's first season, we noted that the series "struggles initially as it works to familiarize viewers with characters and storylines from Dave Filoni’s animated Star Wars universe. However, once the narrative finds its footing, Ahsoka delivers a captivating blend of rich lore, humor, and epic battles, echoing the essence of classic Star Wars while paving the way for fresh narratives."

For more insights, don't miss our ranking of Ahsoka among the best Star Wars Disney+ live-action series, and our detailed breakdown of the Season 1 finale.