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 ...

And hey, maybe this time, tragedy will be avoided, Anakin won’t succumb to the teachings of Darth Sidious, Padme will live, and they’ll raise the twins in a nice quiet corner of the galaxy ...