When George Lucas created the Star Wars saga, it was a combination of many things. It has elements of Westerns, Arthurian ...

The Jedi long suspected Palpatine had a dark side, but there was never enough evidence to be sure until Revenge of the Sith.

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 ...