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Emperor Palpatine Actor Ian McDiarmid Recalls ‘Star Wars’ Role ‘Wasn’t Mapped Out at All’
Though he is one of few characters to figure into the whole saga, 'Star Wars' actor Ian McDiarmid says Palpatine 'wasn't ...
45 Years Later, George Lucas Finally Answers a Major Star Wars Question (And Why He Thought The Empire Strikes Back Would Be “A Disaster”)
Answered a major question, the Maker has. Star Wars creator George Lucas made a rare public appearance at TCM Classic Film Festival 2025 for the opening night gala screening of 1980’s Star Wars: ...
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'I Thought I'd Gone Much Too Far': Palpatine Actor Reflects on Sith Lord Reveal Scene in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Ian McDiarmid has admitted he felt like he'd "gone much too far" in the iconic Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith ...
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Star Wars Star Defends Controversial Comeback in The Rise of Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid has defended his controversial return as Emperor Palpatine (a.k.a. Darth Sidious) in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.