Unveiling the Talented Stars Behind Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati in Ahsoka: Where Have You Seen Them Before?

Summary

Baylan Skoll, played by the late Ray Stevenson, is an Order 66 survivor connected to Ahsoka's past as a Jedi Padawan in Ahsoka.

Stevenson has had a prolific career in Hollywood, appearing in notable films such as "King Arthur" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unlike Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno's character Shin Hati in Ahsoka has fewer Hollywood credits but still portrays a villainous role.

The Force-sensitive duo in Ahsoka, Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati, play significant roles as villains in the show. Alongside Grand Admiral Thrawn, they serve as direct adversaries to the titular character. Another antagonist in the series is Morgan Elsbeth, the Imperial Magistrate who clashes with Ahsoka in The Mandalorian season 2.

However, two other characters in the show, Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati, are part of the Force-wielding villainous faction. Baylan Skoll is revealed as a survivor of Order 66, tying him to Ahsoka's past as a Jedi Padawan. Together with his apprentice Shin Hati, they join Elsbeth on the hunt for Thrawn in Ahsoka, thus becoming adversaries to Dawson's character. Now, let's take a look at the actors who portray Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati in Star Wars, as well as their other notable projects.

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Baylan Skoll Is Played By The Late Ray Stevenson

Baylan Skoll, the survivor of Ahsoka's Order 66, was portrayed by Ray Stevenson, who sadly passed away on May 21, 2023, just four days before his 59th birthday. Despite his untimely death, Stevenson had completed his role in Ahsoka prior to his passing. As a result, his portrayal of Baylan Skoll will forever be remembered, alongside the numerous other remarkable characters he brought to life throughout his career.

Where You've Seen Ray Stevenson Before

Before Ahsoka and Stevenson's deaths, the actor enjoyed a successful Hollywood career, appearing in numerous movies and TV shows. Some of Stevenson's most noteworthy early roles include playing Ser Dagonet in the 2004 film King Arthur and portraying Titus Pullo in the HBO/BBC series Rome during the early 2000s. Stevenson also gained recognition for his roles as Frank Castle/Punisher in Punisher: War Zone and as Volstagg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies Thor, Thor: The Dark World, and Thor: Ragnarok.

Stevenson's television credits include playing Ukrainian mobster Isaak Sirko in Dexter season 7 and the character Blackbeard in seasons 3 and 4 of Black Sails. Interestingly, Stevenson previously had roles in Star Wars TV shows, voicing Gar Saxon in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Gar Saxon was a Mandalorian who aligned himself with Darth Maul during the era of the Galactic Republic and later the Empire, but ultimately met his defeat at the hands of Ahsoka's Sabine Wren. As a result, Stevenson's portrayal of Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka will mark his third Star Wars credit, posthumously.

Shin Hati Is Played By Ivanna Sakhno

Where You've Seen Ivanna Sakhno Before

Ivanna Sakhno's previous credits in Hollywood productions are not as extensive as Stevenson's. In 2018, she portrayed Cadet Viktoriya in Pacific Rim Uprising and played the role of Nadejda, a hitwoman, in the comedy film The Spy Who Dumped Me. Additionally, she appeared in the Ukrainian film Let It Snow in 2020 and had a two-episode role in the Hulu series High Fidelity. While her mainstream performances have been limited, Ahsoka will undoubtedly boost Ivanna Sakhno's popularity as she brings the character Shin Hati to life, alongside the late and esteemed Rey Stevenson, who portrays Baylan Skoll.