Ian McDiarmid, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine ... The actor played the Sith lord as far back as 1983's Return of the Jedi. He continued the role in the '90s-'00s prequel trilogy and ...

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 ...

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

George Lucas' conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy has such a complex ... why the hell didn't the Jedi catch Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) sooner? He was always right next to them! Couldn't they have ...

Revenge of the Sith tells the ultimate lesson about best intentions and where they lead, and that’s why it might be the most ...