Published 00:34 IST, May 23rd 2023
RRR team remembers 'Sir Scott' Ray Stevenson, condoles his demise
British actor Ray Stevenson passed away aged 58. He also played a role in SS Rajamouli's RRR. He portrayed Sir Scott Buxton in the Telugu film.
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Irish actor Ray Stevenson passed away at 58. cause of his death is unkwn. Team RRR reacted to news of actor’s passing on ir social media handle. Stevenson played role of Sir Scott, antagonist in SS Rajamouli's magnum opus.
A tweet on RRR movie handle read, “What shocking news for all of us on team! Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson. You will stay in our hearts forever, SIR SCOTT (sic)." y also posted an im of Stevenson’s character in film. Check out tweet below.
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Ray Stevenson’s filmography
Ray Stevenson started his career in 90s. He initally featured in TV series, playing character roles. However, he started taking on action roles in Hollywood films in 2000s. His breakout role was in 2004 Antoine Fuqua film King Arthur, where he played role of Dagonet, one of Knights from King Arthur’s round table. In film, his character is martyred on battlefield as he sacrifices himself in order to aid King Arthur and his brorhood.
Stevenson later appeared in Punisher: War Zone in 2008, where he played role of Frank Castle. He went on to appear in a number of films such as Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington, G.I. Joe: Retaliation which featured Dwayne ' Rock' Johnson, Divergent series from Lionst where he was featured in all three parts and Accident Man. He was also tably part of Thor franchise from Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Thor (2011), Thor: Dark World (2013), and Thor: Ragnarok (2017).
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In RRR, Stevenson played role of evil British goverr Sir Scott Buxton. He is also slated to appear in upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka posthumously, where he will play role of Jedi Baylan Skoll, who later succumbs to dark side and supports sinister Grand Admiral Thrawn. He will posthumously appear in films 1242: Gateway to West and Cassi in Ischia, both of which are yet to be anunced.
00:34 IST, May 23rd 2023