Ivanna Sakhno, the actress behind Baylan Skolls student Shin Hati, has spoken about Rory McCaan, the actor who has succeeded the late Ray Stevenson in the role after his tragic passing in 2023. As season two continues filming at Pinewood Studios, Sakhno – currently on double duties promoting her new film M3GAN 2.0 – discussed McCaan and his take on Baylan.
“We are actually currently in the middle of filming Season 2 in London. I came to New York for a few days [for M3GAN 2.0 press] and we’re very much one-fourth of the way [done with Ahsoka Season 2]. It was a great loss when Ray passed and something that nobody took lightly. But I have such gratitude for Dave and Lucasfilm and for them putting so much time and attention into finding the right person to continue Baylan’s story and Rory couldn’t have been a better choice. He is so depthful and has such immense respect for Baylan and also for what Ray has created, which allows for him to really bring his own into Baylan’s shoes. So watching him doing it has been a gift. And, of course, we all feel Ray’s presence as well and guidance. I feel immense gratitude and Rory is a dream to be around.”
