Sat Apr 19 06:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Ahsoka Season 2: Hayden Christensen Returns, Rory McCann Joins Cast
**Tokyo, Japan** – Star Wars Celebration Tokyo brought exciting news for fans of the *Ahsoka* series. Season 2, beginning production next week, will see the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka’s Jedi Master. The complex relationship between the two will be further explored.
Filling the shoes of the late Ray Stevenson, who passed away last year, is Rory McCann (*Game of Thrones*) as the villainous Jedi Baylan Skol. Series creator Dave Filoni revealed the casting, highlighting McCann’s intense presence as a key factor in the decision. Filoni expressed his emotional challenges in continuing the series following Stevenson’s death but found strength in the support of Jon Favreau and Rosario Dawson, and in honoring Stevenson’s memory by consulting with his family. He stated that the choice was made to ensure Baylan continues as the dark parallel to Ahsoka’s journey.
Another major reveal: Admiral Ackbar will return, facing off against Grand Admiral Thrawn. Filoni jokingly confessed his struggle to resist the classic “It’s a trap!” line.
The season will continue the story from the season one finale, leaving Ahsoka, Sabine, and Ezra stranded, while Thrawn plots to rebuild the Empire. Dawson, who worked with McCann two decades ago, confirmed that Filoni is still actively rewriting scripts for the highly anticipated second season.
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