Rory McCann Opens Up About Taking on Baylan Skoll for ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2

Whenever we return to Ahsoka, and its mysterious antagonist Baylan Skoll, we’ll be doing so in the sad recognition of the passing of the late, great Ray Stevenson, who brought the character to such intriguing life in season one. Now, Skoll will be played by Game of Thrones‘ Rory McCann, who has opened up about the responsibility–and the fight training–that comes with taking on such a legacy. McCann was only officially confirmed as taking on the mantle of the dark Jedi for season 2 at Star Wars Celebration Japan last month, following reports about the decision to recast the character rather than write Skoll out of Ahsoka entirely. “I think it’s the right decision to carry on his storyline, not just cut it off,” McCann told Comicbook.com about the decision, one of the first times he’s spoke out about joining the galaxy far, far away. “We’ve done it before with other things. I hope the fans embrace it, and I’ll do my best. I’m just starting now, so I’m just trying to be in the right zone ... Read full article.