As Lucasfilm expands the Star Wars galaxy with new ventures such as the animated Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord and the upcoming feature film The Mandalorian and Grogu, the studio is also preparing the highly-anticipated second season of Ahsoka. The live-action series has now bolstered its ensemble with the addition of experienced performer Tommie Earl Jenkins, who will take on a recurring role across multiple episodes.
According to an update on his professional résumé hosted on Actors Access, veteran actor Tommie Earl Jenkins has joined the production of Ahsoka Season 2 in a recurring capacity. Further information shared by MoraiMessenger offers some additional context on the casting. The reporting indicates that the character portrayed by Jenkins is expected to have interactions with Ezra Bridger, played by Eman Esfandi, who was last seen reuniting with the New Republic’s military forces.
Tommie Earl Jenkins is an accomplished performer with a diverse career spanning video games, television, film, and theater. He is widely recognized for portraying Die-Hardman in the acclaimed video game Death Stranding and its sequel, providing voice, motion capture, and likeness under director Hideo Kojima. Jenkins also voiced the tertiary character Gulu in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, one of the comical duo often compared to the Muppets' Statler and Waldorf for their roasting commentary. Additionally, he gained popularity as the voice of Ubercorn in the long-running BBC children's series Go Jetters. On stage, Jenkins originated the role of Barry Belson in the hit musical Jersey Boys across Broadway, London, and Las Vegas productions.
The upcoming season will see the return of key cast members from the first installment. Rosario Dawson stars as Ahsoka Tano, with Natasha Liu Bordizzo portraying Sabine Wren. Mary Elizabeth Winstead returns as Hera Syndulla, Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati, and Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger. Rory McCann has been cast as Baylan Skoll, succeeding the late Ray Stevenson in the role. David Tennant continues to voice the droid character Huyang. Production details remain closely guarded, but the ensemble promises to deliver continued exploration of the Star Wars lore.
Ahsoka Season 2 will consist of eight episodes and is expected to premiere on Disney+ sometime in 2026. Following the events of the previous season, the main heroes Ahsoka and Sabine Wren were left stranded on Peridea, accompanied by Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll. The characters, with Ahsoka played by Rosario Dawson, Sabine by Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Shin by Ivanna Sakhno, and Baylan now portrayed by Rory McCann stepping in for his late friend Ray Stevenson, are all seeking answers while continuing their journeys into the deeper mysteries of the Force. In the meantime, Ezra Bridger has returned to the familiar galaxy, reuniting with Hera Syndulla, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, to aid in preparing the New Republic for the challenges that lie ahead.
