However, Lucasfilm has been quick to dismiss the conclusion that Palpatine is Anakin's father, suggesting Anakin suspects or fears the idea himself. The mystery of Anakin Skywalker’s birth has ...

Palpatine's mentor ... Shmi Sywalker famously claimed that Anakin had no father in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, but in Legends there's a surprising story behind his conception.

One deleted scene even has Palpatine explain to Anakin how he would take direct control of the once-autonomous Jedi Council. The most important deleted scene dealing with the political fallout of ...

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 ...