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Star Wars' Ian McDiarmid Breaks Down Palpatine's Divisive Return, Endless Evil, and Unthinkable Sex Life
The Rise of Skywalker saw the unexpected return of Emperor Palpatine, and Ian McDiarmid has been recalling his time as the emperor of evil.
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Ian McDiarmid Defends Palpatine's Return in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The actor behind the villainous Emperor Palpatine says his return to Star Wars makes sense.
Disney Nixes Star Wars FanX Panel with Hayden Christensen for Fear of Spoilers?
A Star Wars panel at a convention featuring Ian McDiarmid and Hayden Christensen was canceled at the request of Lucasfilm.
Darth Vader & Emperor Palpatine Actors Make Surprise Children's Hospital Visit
Ian McDiarmid and Hayden Christensen stopped by a Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City to chat with patients and take pictures.
The Rise of Skywalker Trailer Recycled the Emperor's Laugh from the Lucasfilm Vaults
Ian McDiarmid is back as Emperor Palpatine in The Rise of Skywalker, but his voice in the teaser was not newly recorded.
Emperor Palpatine Is Definitely Dead Before The Rise of Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid reveals that Palpatine is definitely dead and that he did not survive the events of Return of the Jedi.
Star Wars 9 Has Matt Smith as a Young Version of a Classic Villain?
A new rumor suggests former Doctor Who star Matt Smith has a very important role in Star Wars 9 as a familiar villain.
Is Star Wars 9 Really Bringing Back One of the Franchise's Biggest Villains?
A new rumor suggests that a very evil force may return in Star Wars 9 in what could be a very key scene.
Star Wars Celebration Will Live Stream Force Awakens Panel
30 hours of exclusive video content from Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim will be streamed live, including The Force Awakens panel.
Star Wars Celebration 2015 Full Schedule Announced
Star Wars Celebration has released its full schedule, with The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams kicking off the event.
Star Wars 7: Will Emperor Palpatine Return?
While other villains have been rumored for Star Wars 7, it is believed that Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine has survived and is pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Gary Oldman Close to Signing for Star Wars: Episode VII?
Harrison Ford is rumored to have two Indiana Jones movies written into his Star Wars contract, and Warwick Davis is set to return as well.
Rachel Hurd-Wood and Alex Pettyfer Reportedly Test for Star Wars: Episode VII
Rachel Hurd-Wood is reportedly up for the role of Princess Leia's Daughter, with a casting announcement expected soon.
Will Ewan McGregor Return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode VII?
He will play another Force Ghost opposite Ian McDiarmid's Emperor Palpatine, and he wants his own stand-alone adventure.
Ian McDiarmid Will Return as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars: Episode VII
There is speculation that he may play a clone of the evil Emperor in this highly-anticipated LucasFilm sequel.