They eventually make it to Coruscant, where they reunite with Senator Sheev Palpatine, who claims he ... the tragedy of the Sith Lord Darth Plagueis in surprising detail, prompting Anakin to ...

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 ...