Scottish actor Rory McCann, best known for playing The Hound on HBO game of thronesHe will replace late actor Ray Stevenson for the second season star wars displays Ahsoka, Hollywood Reporter And he confirmed.
Stevenson plays the hulking former Jedi known as Baylan Skull in the Disney+ series. He died after a brief illness in May 2023, three months before the series premiered. The actor was loved by fans thanks to his sonorous voice, sense of humor and the roles he plays Punisher: Warzonethe bull Movies and TV Rome.
Ahsoka The film stars Rosario Dawson as another former Jedi, Ahsoka Tano, who teams up with a former apprentice in order to prevent the evil Empire from reforming. Two obstacles in her way are Skull and his student Shin Hati, played by Ivana Sakhno.
It is not clear when filming for the new season will begin or who will direct it. Dave Filoni was the showrunner for the first season, and will return in the same capacity.
McCann was recently on the big screen in The second wrestler. His other credits include Edgar Wright Hot fuzz, xXx: The return of Xander Cage, Jumanji: The Next Level; The last Joints Show for Paramount+; And the animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. He is repped by Emptage Hallett and Monster Voice.
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