Summary

• Fans suggest recasting Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka season 2 to honor the character and the late Ray Stevenson.
• Another theory proposes leaving Baylan's season 1 ending as a powerful tribute to Stevenson's ing.
• Ahsoka season 2 could continue Baylan's story in a mystery-style plot, allowing his presence to still be felt without physically appearing by having Sabine and Ahsoka follow his trail to whatever end-goal he sought.

The tragic death of Ray Stevenson has led to much speculation over recasting Star Wars TV shows after the saddening loss of Stevenson only months before Ahsoka season 1 premiered.

The most popular consensus is that recasting Baylan Skoll and continuing his incredibly compelling journey would be the best way to honor both the character and Stevenson. However, there are some who think leaving Baylan Skoll's Ahsoka season 1 ending as the last time the character appeared would be poetically powerful after Stevenson's ing. Interestingly, one Ahsoka season 2 theory explains how both of these outcomes could be possible, continuing Baylan's character arc in a mysteriously intriguing way while still allowing for a recast in further seasons of the show.

Ahsoka season 2's development was confirmed in January 2024, though a release date is yet to be set.

Theory: Ahsoka Season 2 Shows Sabine & Ahsoka Following Baylan’s Mysterious Footsteps

Before exploring the crux of the Ahsoka season 2 theory, it is worth exploring how Baylan's ending in season 1 set this up. The last show of Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka season 1 caused much discussion online, primarily because the character was standing atop a statue of the Mortis Gods. The Mortis Gods are Star Wars deities who represent the light side, the dark side, and balance in the Force and are some of the more compelling concepts ever introduced to the franchise's canon.

Baylan's motivation in Ahsoka season 1 was to find whatever was calling to him from the depths of Peridea, a seemingly primordial power that could aid the former Jedi in ending the vicious cycle of death caused by clashes between the light and dark sides of the Force. The tease at the Mortis Gods blew theories concerning what Baylan is searching for wide open as Ahsoka season 1 ended with the character looking across the wasteland of Peridea atop the shoulders of gods. Herein lies where Ahsoka season 2 could pick up without recasting Baylan.

The season could center on Ahsoka and Sabine, tailing Baylan in an endless game of cat-and-mouse and following clues pertaining to his long, mysterious journey into the unknown of Peridea.

Undoubtedly one of the more compelling aspects of Baylan's character is the mystery behind his end goal. Endless theories and speculation have not further solidified what Baylan could be looking for, with the momentous teases of the Mortis Gods' inclusion only further expanding the mystery while simultaneously making it more compelling. Therefore, Ahsoka season 2 could present Baylan's journey as exactly that: a mystery. The season could center on Ahsoka and Sabine, tailing Baylan in an endless game of cat-and-mouse and following clues pertaining to his long, mysterious journey into the unknown of Peridea.

Following Baylan’s Trail Would Allow The Character’s Presence To Be Felt

If this mystery-style plot of Ahsoka and Sabine tailing Baylan was the story of Ahsoka season 2, it would allow the character's presence to still be felt without physically appearing. Ahsoka and Sabine's journey would be centered entirely on uncovering Baylan's plan, what he was searching for, how to stop him, and the dangers of whatever awaits at the end of the trail. Through these clues, hints, and reminders that Baylan's quest is essential to the galaxy and Ahsoka season 2, the character himself remains central to the story at hand albeit without physically appearing.

This kind of story would allow Ahsoka season 1's strongest aspect to be prevalent throughout the entire season. The aspect in question is a long, unfolding mystery with the journey teasing audiences with answers at every turn due to hints found of Baylan's quest and building up to a major reveal at the end of the season. This kind of story was even teased by writer-director Dave Filoni himself in a sketch used to announce Ahsoka season 2's production. Check out the image below:

Ahsoka Season 2’s Potential Story Would Allow For A Baylan Recast In Future Star Wars Movies & Shows

If this theory was proved correct and Ahsoka season 2 followed this storytelling model, the door would remain open for a Baylan Skoll recast in future Star Wars movies or shows. It could be the case that Ahsoka season 2 is deemed too close to Stevenson's ing to recast him. However, having Ahsoka season 2 include Baylan's character through presence alone could lead to the mysteries of his journey being uncovered by the season's end. This could then allow for a recast in Ahsoka season 3 or other future projects, further removed from Stevenson's heartbreaking ing.