STAR WARS: AHSOKA Season 2 Rumored To Be Recasting Baylan Skoll; May Introduce [SPOILER]

STAR WARS: AHSOKA Season 2 Rumored To Be Recasting Baylan Skoll; May Introduce [SPOILER]

We have some intriguing new rumors relating to Lucasfilm's plans for the second season of Ahsoka, which is reportedly searching for a new actor to play Baylan Skoll...

By MarkCassidy - Jun 28, 2024 08:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Via SFF Gazette

Star Wars fans wondered if Baylan Skoll would be recast following the death of actor Ray Stevenson, and we may now have our answer.

The season 1 finale of Ahsoka, "The Jedi, The Witch, And The Warlord," unfortunately, served as a farewell to the late Thor and Punisher: Warzone actor, who sadly passed away last May just before his 58th birthday.

Stevenson played a villainous (or at least, antagonistic) former Jedi in the live-action Star Wars series, and the finale featured his last ever scene as the character, as we see the powerful Force-wielder standing on the ruins of a mountain-sized sculpture of the Mortis gods.

Skoll didn't have a big part to play in the events of the concluding episode, but Stevenson would undoubtedly have reprised the role at some point. Considering how important his character would appear to be to the ongoing story, there's been a lot of speculation that Baylan might be recast down the line, and according to scooper Daniel Richtman, a "white man in his 50s/60s" is currently being sought to step into the role.

Here's what Dave Filoni had to say about potentially recasting Skoll in a 2023 interview.

“Obviously, there's a story there,” he told Vanity Fair. “We're in a wait and see pattern at this point. But I'm glad the conversation is about Ray and how great he was. I used to have little mini debates with him and say, 'Ray, you're the villain here.' And he'd be like, 'I don't think so.' I was like, 'I know you don't think so, but you are. I love that you're playing it like you're not.' Which is exactly the way Baylan thinks.”

Possible season 2 plot spoilers ahead.

Richtman also mentions that Abeloth, aka "The Mother," will be introduced in season 2. If accurate, and The Mother debuts along with the Mortis Gods known as the Father, the Son and the Daughter on Peridea, this could have major implications for not only Ahsoka, but the Galaxy Far, Far Away going forward.

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.

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Origame
Origame - 6/28/2024, 8:26 AM
Of course we're gonna ignore leslye headland basically confirming acolyte season 2 isn't happening.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 6/28/2024, 9:26 AM
@Origame - they also ignored that Amandla was copy right striking anyone criticizing her little music video
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 6/28/2024, 10:12 AM
@Origame - You really dont want a Season 2 huh?...Hope that works out for you.
Origame
Origame - 6/28/2024, 10:42 AM
@BlackStar25 - I mean, it's objectively not happening.
BobbyDrake
BobbyDrake - 6/28/2024, 8:29 AM
Seems kinda disrespectful to his legacy but alright!!!
malschla
malschla - 6/28/2024, 8:31 AM
@BobbyDrake - How so?
Conquistador
Conquistador - 6/28/2024, 8:57 AM
@BobbyDrake - That character clearly had an arc that was going somewhere. To me it would have been cool to get glimpses of him from afar in season 2 with maybe some b roll and then recast in season 3.. but if there's already a story paved out, then I get it.
BobbyDrake
BobbyDrake - 6/28/2024, 8:57 AM
@malschla - It just feels like it is much too soon to recast!!! The world is still processing the loss of Ray.
BobbyDrake
BobbyDrake - 6/28/2024, 9:02 AM
@UniqNo - Well, maybe Baylan has a little sister that can take his place. They can just kill him off camera and have her take his place. It’s really the only respectful way of handling something like this
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/28/2024, 8:43 AM
No, this is disrepectful, dont recast, stupid disney.

And stupid "stating the obvious" article
eagc1995
eagc1995 - 6/28/2024, 4:00 PM
@vectorsigma - Recasting is not disrespectul. i don't know why people think that
BrotherQStark
BrotherQStark - 6/28/2024, 8:47 AM
#recasttchalla an actor is more than the character they play. It would be more disrespectful to the actors legacy to end a role after their passing instead of honoring them by continuing a character. Honor the actors real life legacy, his contribution to society, his family, loved ones
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/28/2024, 8:49 AM
I mean , it makes sense…

It seemed like Filoni was setting him up for a bigger role in the future and wanted to tell more story with him so I’m glad they are still moving forward with that , even with the unfortunate passing of Ray Stevenson (RIP).

Baylan was probably the most interesting character in that show imo and Mr Stevenson brought such convinction , presence and gravitas to it that it’s gonna be hard to replicate…

However , I do think Vincent Regan or Graham McTavish could do it if need be.

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Anyway , I enjoyed S1 overall (though it had its issues) and am looking forward to seeing how the story continues!!.
Evansly
Evansly - 6/28/2024, 9:06 AM
@TheVisionary25 - I agree, there was still an arc to finish and he was easily one of the most compelling characters

The season finale did seem overly convenient for the protagonists which ended up making Thrawn appear less competent. My biggest issue was the zombie stormtroopers watching the fight instead of going for Ahsoka
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/28/2024, 9:39 AM
@Evansly - yeah , there were definitely some execution issues but I enjoyed the characters and am interested to see where it goes.
Vigor
Vigor - 6/28/2024, 8:55 AM
'Ray, you're the villain here.' And he'd be like, 'I don't think so.' I was like, 'I know you don't think so, but you are. I love that you're playing it like you're not.' Which is exactly the way Baylan thinks.”


He really did play the character this way. Even down to the expressions in his face. He seemed to have his own code and didn't exactly align with the other villains in the show
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/28/2024, 9:34 AM
@Vigor - yeah

Him wanting to end the cyclical nature of the struggle between light & dark makes you almost even side with him to an extent.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 6/28/2024, 9:37 AM
@Vigor - he was FANTASTIC in this show and will be dearly missed. loved what he brought and good luck to whoever has to fill his shoes
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 6/28/2024, 9:07 AM
Face it ...this guy wasnt as legendary as CHADwick Boseman
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 6/29/2024, 3:47 PM
@Malatrova15 - Who cares, they're both dead, show some fricking respect! Also if you say Stevenson wasn't legendary, the you need to your brain scanned. And do no try come with that "I said AS legendary" doesn't matter.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 6/29/2024, 5:54 PM
@RegularPoochie - well maybe legendary ..i dont know i dont knew him..i know he wasnt The Absolute King of Wakanda i k ow he wasnt in movie that healed the divisions of racism in america and showed the true greatness of black culture.
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 6/29/2024, 11:00 PM
@Malatrova15 - In these situations stop the act you fool, these are not the topics to use your fake stupidity.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 6/29/2024, 11:27 PM
@RegularPoochie - no fake man, Chadwick was the man , lets just agree there can be no other Panther...but there can be tons of Bay Skull or wherever Filoni slop was this...i think maybe Sir Jonathan Majors can take this role to beging his comeback.
Odekahn
Odekahn - 6/28/2024, 9:24 AM
Loved Ray in the role. I’m ok with a recast to finish the story. I hope season 2 is epic and I can’t wait to see more Thrawn. I
PatchesOhulihan
PatchesOhulihan - 6/28/2024, 9:44 AM
I think Liev Schreiber has a very similar facial structure. Grey his hair a bit, grow out the beard and it might be a pretty passable replacement.
xfan320
xfan320 - 6/28/2024, 11:20 AM
@PatchesOhulihan - that's funny, because Hugh Jackman is my top pick to take over for the role!

Schreiber would be a great pick, as well!
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