Star Wars Celebration 2025 Delivers Major Ahsoka Season 2 Reveals
The Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025 offered exciting teases for Season 2, featuring a first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, behind-the-scenes stories, and major character confirmations. While no footage or release date was shared, we've compiled all the key details you need to know.
Rory McCann Steps Into Baylan Skoll's Role
The panel revealed our first look at Rory McCann taking over the role of Baylan Skoll following Ray Stevenson's passing. Series creator Dave Filoni discussed the challenge of recasting, stating he believes Stevenson would approve of their choice.
"Ray's portrayal was iconic," Filoni shared. "McCann's whole focus is honoring that legacy while making the role his own." The character serves as a deliberate parallel to Ahsoka throughout the series.
Hayden Christensen Confirmed for Season 2
Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker after his pivotal Season 1 appearance. While his exact role remains secret, Christensen expressed enthusiasm about exploring the World Between Worlds concept and finally portraying Anakin's Clone Wars-era persona in live-action.
"The creative team invented entire dimensions to make this happen," Filoni joked about bringing Anakin back.
Returning Characters and New Additions
The preview confirmed Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper's return, along with Admiral Ackbar facing off against Grand Admiral Thrawn. Filoni teased "X-Wings, A-Wings, and Wings I can't tell you about," plus appearances by adorable Loth-Kittens.
Production Insights and Creative Origins
Filoni revealed Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke inspired Ahsoka's distinctive wolf fang markings. The creative team shared how Ahsoka evolved from a Mandalorian cameo to her own series, with Rosario Dawson recalling her overwhelming excitement upon landing the role after fan campaigns.
"Even if this never happened again, I was grateful," Dawson said of her initial appearance. The team admitted initial doubts about sustaining Ahsoka's complex live-action portrayal proved unfounded.
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While rewrites continue, production begins next week. Favreau compared Ahsoka's narrative approach to A New Hope, dropping viewers into an ongoing saga with rich backstory and future potential.
Dawson remains excited to further develop Ahsoka's character: "Exploring her reluctance to embrace mentorship has been incredibly rewarding."
