The question then becomes, who is still alive who would even know Rey was related to Palpatine? Many of the major players who knew of this lineage have since died, including Luke Skywalker ...

Although Palpatine claimed in Rise of Skywalker that he was "All the Sith", Star Wars canon has turned his boast into a joke ...

Palpatine is, of course, the granddaddy of them all. Rey included. As of publication, the Palpatine Black Series—an Amazon exclusive—is still available to purchase. Check it out here.

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 ...