Ahsoka: Will Baylan Skoll be recast?

Will Baylan Skoll be recast in Ahsoka and the wider Star Wars universe following the death of Ray Stevenson? Here’s what we know.

As played by Stevenson, Baylan Skoll is a Dark Jedi who, across Season 1 of Ahsoka, works for the villainous Morgan Elsbeth.

A former Jedi who survived Order 66 before turning to the dark side, he also has an apprentice in the shape of Shin Hati, played by Ivanna Sakhno.

The character cast a sizeable shadow over the events of Ahsoka’s first season. But what will happen to Baylan Skoll going forward? Beware of spoilers ahead…

Ahsoka: Will Baylan Skoll be recast?

Baylan Skoll will likely be recast, as Ray Stevenson died after the show was shot, but before it aired.

If Baylan had been killed in the series finale, there wouldn’t be an issue. But the character has been established and built up through the course of the series. Season 1 ends with him stranded in a similar location to heroes Ahsoka and Sabine. As well as his apprentice Shin. Putting the four of them on a collision course.

Should Season 2 be green-lit, expect the character to be re-cast. It wouldn’t be the first time that happened, as Stevenson died while shooting the movie Cassino in Ischia. A few weeks later, actor Dominic Purcell took over his role.

Alternatively, if Ahsoka does continue, the character could be killed offscreen.

Who is Ray Stevenson?

Ray Stevenson was an Northern Irish-born actor who found success on both stage and screen, often playing tough guys.

His TV credits included Rome (as Titus Pollo), Dexter (Isaak Sirko), and Black Sails (As Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard). While in movies he played Volstagg in the MCU, Frank Castle in Punisher: War Zone, and Firefly in GI Joe: Retaliation. He most recently received acclaim for his role as the villain in RRR.

Ray Stevenson died on May 23, 2023, aged 58.

You can find out more about Ahsoka Season 2 here, and in the meantime, stream the whole series on Disney Plus and check out our other coverage below:

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