Star Wars Ahsoka (Disney+): A Game of Thrones actress joins the Season 2 cast.

return ofAhsoka becomes clear. While we recently learned that the second season of the Star Wars series isn’t expected to begin filming before next summer, the Disney+ program is slowly refining its casting.

In fact, according to journalist Jeff Snyder, Lucasfilm found a new actor to play Balen Skull after the death of Ray Stevenson in the person of Rory McCann.

Of Game of Thrones In Star Wars

We know Rory McCann for his role as Sandor “The Hound” Clegane (“The Hound” in the original version) in the series. Game of ThronesBut he also appeared in films Gladiator II, A warm blur etc Jumanji: The Next Level. After Westeros, the British actor prepares to explore a galaxy far, far away.

McCann will therefore reprise the role of Belan School. In the series Ahsokathis former Jedi knight turned mercenary survived Order 66, and was one of the few people to know Darth Vader’s true identity. He finds himself in the heroine’s path when she tries to stop Morgan Elisabeth’s plans on the planet Cetus.

In the first season ofAhsokaBaylan Skoll is played by Ray Stevenson. Famous actor Titus Palu in the series Rome And Volstagg in the movies Thor of the MCU, unfortunately died in May 2023, a few months before the series aired.

So his replacement was eagerly awaited, especially since Baylan Skoll’s character revealed interesting abilities and promised to explore all the mythology surrounding the Jedi and the source of the Force. . Let’s see how this translates into Season 2.

As a reminder, the series Star Wars: Ahsoka takes place after the events of The Mandalorianand mentions an investigation by the Jedi to prevent the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a threat that could shake the balance of the galaxy.

Little information has yet been revealed on this next chapter.AhsokaExcept Dave Filoni (The Mandalorian, Star Wars: Rebels) returns nicely to his role as showrunner and screenwriter. Rosario Dawson is also set to return in the title role. Digitals Will definitely keep you posted.

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