Scottish actor Rory McCann, best known for playing the burly brute The Hound on HBO’s Game of Thrones, will replace late actor Ray Stevenson for a second season of Star Wars show Ahsoka, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The first season of Ahsoka came to an end back in 2023 with plenty of questions still unanswered for Star Wars fans with a Disney+ subscription. Now, with the 2025 TV schedule getting underway, we have an answer to the mystery of whether or not the late Ray Stevenson would be recast to continue Baylan Skoll's journey in Season 2.

This "Game of Thrones" actor will be replacing the late Ray Stevenson in the next season of 'Ahsoka' and fans are excited!

Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann, who played The Hound on the hit fantasy series, has joined the cast of Ahsoka Season 2. Per The Insneider (later confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter), McCann is set to portray Baylan Skoll,

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,

Playing the role was Ray Stevenson, a veteran actor known and loved for his roles in Rome, Black Sails, Dexter, Vikings, and scores of movies and TV shows. He brought a great gravitas to the part to make it a highlight of the series.