- Ahsoka series premiere pays tribute to late actor Ray Stevenson
- Stevenson’s character, Darth Gravus, featured in the show’s pilot
- Creator Dave Filoni expresses deep gratitude towards Stevenson
The series premiere of “Ahsoka” features a heartfelt tribute to actor Ray Stevenson, who was a part of the show before his untimely passing. The words “For Our Friend, Ray” were displayed in honor of Stevenson, who played the character Darth Gravus in the pilot of the series.
Additionally, Dave Filoni, the creator of Ahsoka, took a moment to express his gratitude for Stevenson’s contribution to the show. Filoni stated, “Ray’s work as Darth Gravus brought a gravitas and depth of character.”