Disney has recast the role of fan-favorite Star Wars character Baylen Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2 following the death of actor Ray Stevenson, with Game of Thrones' The Hound actor Rory McCann taking over.

Game of Thrones star Rory McCann will replace the late Ray Stevenson in Ahsoka season 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

McCann is best known to viewers around the world for his intimidating turn as The Hound in Game of Thrones, but has other notable credits in Hot Fuzz, Jumanji: The Next Level and Gladiator II as well as recent Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off Knuckles.

Baylan Skoll, a fascinating character introduced in Ahsoka Season 1, left viewers with many unanswered questions.

Baylan Skoll’s mysterious odyssey will continue in Ahsoka Season 2, now that Scottish Game of Thrones alum Rory McCann has been tapped to fill the role originated by the late Irish actor Ray Stevenson,

Game of Thrones alum Rory McCann has joined Ahsoka Season 2. McCann will take over the role of Baylan Skoll in the Disney+ Star Wars spin-off series. Advertisement The role was originally played by Rome and Thor actor Ray Stevenson,

We now know who will be replacing the late Ray Stevenson in season two of 'Ahsoka.' The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Scottish actor Rory McCann will fill the role formerly played by Stevenson for a second season of the Star Wars series.

When Lucasfilm's Star Wars series Ahsoka premiered back in 2023, one of the standout characters was an enigmatic Sith lord named Baylan Skoll, played by seasoned actor Ray Stevenson. Stevenson has appeared in tons of shows and movies over the years,