Few eras have escaped that unmistakable, dastardly cackle. The role of Palpatine will always be associated with one actor in particular, but he's far from the only recognizable name to slip into ...

The iconic stature achieved by Luke Skywalker has transcended a single movie in the Star Wars franchise. The famous Jedi ...

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered ...

Ian McDiarmid, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars movies and shows, has been announced as a guest at ...

But danger suddenly rises from the ashes as the evil Emperor Palpatine mysteriously returns from the dead. While working with Finn and Poe Dameron to fulfill a new mission, Rey will not only face ...

Of course, the New Zealand-born actor – who was nominated for a Young ... it was certainly the right call to have Mace die by Palpatine’s hand. Windu is an incredibly imposing character ...