AHSOKA: Hayden Christensen Confirmed To Return For Season 2; First Look At Rory McCann As Baylan Skoll

AHSOKA: Hayden Christensen Confirmed To Return For Season 2; First Look At Rory McCann As Baylan Skoll

We now have confirmation that Hayden Christensen will reprise the role of Anakin Skywalker for the second season of Ahsoka, along with a first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 19, 2025 11:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Via SFF Gazette

Confirming rumors that have been doing the rounds for quite a while, Hayden Christensen announced that he will return as Anakin Skywalker for the 8-episode second season of Ahsoka during the Disney+ show's Star Wars Celebration panel in Tokyo, Japan.

Christensen reprised his iconic Star Wars prequels role in the first season, appearing to his former Padawan Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) when she became trapped in the "World Between Worlds" after a lightsaber duel with Baylan Skoll (the late Ray Stevenson). Anakin served as a spirit guide, of a sort, forcing Ahsoka to confront her past and (potential) future.

Skywalker returned as a Force Ghost (presumably) in the season finale, watching over Ahsoka on Peridea.

Though filming doesn't get underway until next week, some production stills and concept art were showcased during the panel, and we got our first look at Rory McCann as Baylan. We got word earlier this year that the Game of Thrones alum would be stepping in to take over from Stevenson, who was a close friend of his.

“Baylan is important. He’s the parallel to Ahsoka, and that’s a parallel that’s got to continue,” said Dave Filoni. "[Rory's] whole focus is to not let Ray down and to not let you down. The Force is with him.” 

Filoni also revealed that Admiral Ackbar will return in season 2 and "go head-to-head" with Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Set after the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka follows the former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

The series stars Rosario Dawson in the title role, with Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth, Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati, Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, David Tennant as Huyang, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn, with Eman Esfandi appearing as Ezra Bridger.

Kevin Kiner was announced as the series' composer.

Ahoska is written by executive producer Dave Filoni, alongside executive producers Favreau, Kennedy, Wilson, and Beck. Gilchrist is co-executive producer. The series’ directors include Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa.

All episodes are now streaming on Disney+.

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bobevanz
bobevanz - 4/19/2025, 11:32 AM
I'm sure season two will be awesome. Maybe Kennedy and the suits will shut up and let Feloni work his magic
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/19/2025, 11:34 AM
@bobevanz -

Filoni has weak magic.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 4/19/2025, 12:29 PM
@bobevanz - imo filoni failed in S1 in capturing the magic of his animated works (CW, Rebels)

I still cant forget that pathetic force-fu that Ezra did there. The portal where Ezra came from can be a convenient plot device to somewhat reboot but none was revealed about it which was disappointing for me.

I remember some heavy mythos episodes in Rebels, i was looking forward to that.
Lem1
Lem1 - 4/19/2025, 1:10 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - It's not just 'magic'; it's The Force!
MG0019
MG0019 - 4/19/2025, 1:20 PM
@vectorsigma - I really liked the way Ezra fought.

It wasn't even "Force-Fu." He mostly just stopped the momentum of swings, or pushed a gun away to miss its target. He didn't have a weapon and used what he could.

All that to say your opinion is just that, an opinion. As is mine.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 4/19/2025, 11:32 AM
Sad Ray passed away but Rory is a good replacement. More Anakin is also fitting in an Ahsoka show. Excited for this one to return. I quite enjoyed season 1
Conquistador
Conquistador - 4/19/2025, 12:13 PM
@MrDandy - couldn't agree more. I'm personally hoping for more clone wars flashbacks as there's really only so much 'force ghosting' Anakin can do really. I would also hope for a follow up on Luke engaging with his father post RotJ
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 4/19/2025, 2:17 PM
@MrDandy - 100% agreed. i also am more excited to see the rebels cast reunited besides kanan... but would be awesome to see him as a force ghost for ezra
McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/19/2025, 11:34 AM
It needs to be like 4x better than season 1. Loved the beginning of Ahsoka then Sabine screws the galaxy over allowing Thrawn to find his way home and Ezra just doesn't at all care about that. Zero emotional fallout. And Thrawn just became a moron. Pretty disappointing.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/19/2025, 11:37 AM
Everything Disney touches turns to 💩.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/19/2025, 1:02 PM
@AllsNotGood -

Liberals are fun police.

No attractive women characters, ever.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/19/2025, 1:06 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea -

WHAT???? Dawson is beautiful.

Knightstar
Knightstar - 4/19/2025, 11:43 AM
Lord Vader has come...
SuperCat
SuperCat - 4/19/2025, 12:10 PM
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MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 4/19/2025, 2:18 PM
@SuperCat - HAHAHAHA pretty spot on and accurate for this thread
JacobsLadder
JacobsLadder - 4/19/2025, 3:48 PM
@SuperCat - nice.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 4/19/2025, 12:58 PM
Season 1 was up and down. Still looking forward to this
DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/19/2025, 1:08 PM

\Great. It's always a good idea to bring in the worst actor in movie history. NOT!!

TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/19/2025, 2:45 PM
Rory McCann looks good as the new Baylan…

It sucks that Stevenson has passed and can’t continue the story of this character that imo was the standout of S1 so can’t wait to learn more about him & his true goals this season hopefully.

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Cool to get confirmation about Hayden returning too but that seemed obvious from the ending of S1.
JacobsLadder
JacobsLadder - 4/19/2025, 3:47 PM
Cash those checks fellas.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 4/19/2025, 4:54 PM
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DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 4/19/2025, 10:38 PM
@Nomis929 - I make no apologies. This episode was nice. The only real issue is the fights. But if you play it 1.25x it's not bad at all. Member berries? Yes. Wish fulfillment? Yes. Entertaining? Yup. I smiled.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 4/20/2025, 3:54 PM
@DarthOmega - Same. :)
kg8817
kg8817 - 4/20/2025, 9:54 AM
As an elder millennial who was in between the worlds of the 90’s where the original trilogy was still Star Wars, Empire Strikes back and Jedi, then seeing the special editions in theaters, and then being in the hype (and disappointment) of the prequels, it’s so awesome seeing Hayden get all the love now.

As far as I’m concerned, he deserves it, and he’s proven with his appearances in Obi-Wan and Ahsoka that he respects and loves the character, and can be damn effective if given proper material.

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