Key Takeaways
- Dave Filoni confirms he’s writing Ahsoka season 2, facing challenges but happy with progress.
- Uncertainty on Baylan Skoll’s fate stirs fans with rumors of recasting, leaving the story incomplete.
- Ahsoka season 2 may address lingering Season 1 questions, which could potentially be the series’ final run.
Ahsoka season 2 release plans haven’t received a significant update from official sources in nearly a year. Now, Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni has finally provided news on Ahsoka season 2’s progress, and it hasn’t been easy for him.
Ahsoka season 1 concluded with multiple cliffhangers. Grand Admiral Thrawn returned with The Great Mothers by his side, Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren were stranded on the planet Peridea, and Baylan Skoll (also on Peridea) discovered statues of the Mortis gods, adding more questions to the mystery about his intentions. A second season seemed inevitable, but the closest fans have gotten to an official announcement was a brief mention that Filoni was developing Ahsoka season 2 when the company announced The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. In the nearly one year since that announcement, actors and scoopers have provided Ahsoka season 2 news, but Filoni has finally given an update on the series himself.
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During an interview with Extra at the Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Disneyland premiere, Filoni told fans they have more than “hope” for Ahsoka season 2, confirming that he’s writing it. Filoni admitted there have been challenges but added that he’s “pretty happy” with his work on Ahsoka season 2 so far. After expressing his fondness for the team on the show, including Ahsoka actress Rosario Dawson, Filoni said Ahsoka season 2 may be the next project on his Star Wars slate.
I’m so well into that as well. I’ve been writing it. I’m still the single writer on it. So I’m enjoying doing that, but it’s a challenge of course. Working some of these arcs through has been a challenge.
Sadly, the most asked question about Ahsoka season 2 concerns the fate of the late Ray Stevenson’s Baylan Skoll. The character was played by Stevenson, who passed away before Ahsoka premiered on Disney Plus. In November 2023, Filoni acknowledged Baylan Skoll’s story is incomplete but said they were in a “wait-and-see pattern” at the time of the interview. Rumors are claiming Baylan Skoll will be recast, but official sources have not confirmed or denied any such plans.
Star Wars fans have their ideas on who should replace Stevenson as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka season 2. However, Stevenson’s performance was so revered that whoever ends up taking over the role will undoubtedly have big shoes to fill.
Of course, there are many other lingering questions from the first season that fans want to see resolved. Rumors claim Ahsoka season 2 may be the series final run, with Filoni preparing the wrap up the story in case the show isn’t renewed for a third season. So, fans can expect no stone will be left unturned if and when Ahsoka season 2 hits TV screens.
Ahsoka season 1 is available on Disney Plus.
Rosario Dawson stars as Ahsoka Tano in this Disney Plus Star Wars series that brings some of the franchise’s most beloved characters from the animated world into live-action. The series, created by Dave Filoni, also stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, and the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll.
- Release Date
- August 23, 2023
- Creator
- Dave Filoni
- Network
- Disney Channel
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