Perhaps most controversial was the choice to bring back Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine, a.k.a. Darth Sidious. It was so controversial, that Poe Dameron’s line “Somehow, Palpatine returned ...

Ian McDiarmid Confirms Palpatine Had ‘Sith Sex,’ But Doesn’t Want to Think About It. by Eric Diaz Feb 13 2024 • 3:31 PM ...

Ian McDiarmid: ‘I don’t look for the good in people. I look to see what they’re really like, as far as one can judge’ (Johan Persson) Ian McDiarmid does not feel his age.

by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021 Following the run of September in the Rain, Michael Grandage will direct Ian McDiarmid in Julian Barnes' The Lemon Table from 14 to 23 October, ahead of a UK tour.

Veteran Scottish actor Ian McDiarmid says he has "no idea" if he will ever again play the role of Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars films. But the 73-year-old told BBC Scotland he didn't want ...

During the 40th anniversary panel at Star Wars Celebration, Ian McDiarmid joined the stage with George Lucas and host Warwick Davis to discuss his work on the saga.

Ian McDiarmid thought Palpatine was dead after Return of the Jedi Reflecting further on Palpatine’s return in The Rise of Skywalker, McDiarmid said, “A lot of people said it was ridiculous.

Ian McDiarmid took the Star Wars Celebration stage to describe dueling with Samuel L. Jackson, getting the role of the Emperor and possibly offering a spoiler for ‘The Force Awakens.‘ ...

McDiarmid will be at Star Wars Celebration through Monday, so if you’re interesting in his photo ops or signing, click here. There are also tons of other exciting guests you can see at the con ...

Ian McDiarmid does not feel his age. “I feel younger,” the 77-year-old actor says.