In fact, he is in many ways Star Wars' key villain, especially in light of the sequel trilogy bringing him back as the big bad. Palpatine is ... is the Emperor, the lightning out of the fingers ...

So I looked back and, sure enough, back in May 2024 I preordered an Emperor Palpatine Star Wars Black ... finally, the lightning hands. I had to test those out… and give him the proper face ...

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 ...