That’s because the Sith Lord himself, Ian McDiarmid — who played the infamous “Star Wars” villain Emperor Palpatine — announced he will be attending Planet Comicon Kansas City from March ...

Remarkably, Scottish actor Ian McDiarmid has inhabited the role for 42 years; along with Anthony Daniels as C-3P0, that ranks among the longest tours of duty in “Star Wars” history.

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.

McDiarmid was in his late 30s at that time, but, as he recalls, the other actor was much older and couldn't wear the yellow contact lenses necessary to play the Emperor.

To commemorate the “Revenge of the Sith” anniversary, McDiarmid spoke with Variety from his flat in London to discuss the character’s climactic pivot, and the process of building his arc after first ...

Actor Ian McDiarmid himself recently entered the fray, mounting a defense of Palpatine’s Rise of Skywalker return so impressive, it’s almost enough to make an ardent naysayer reconsider.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch marks Ian McDiarmid’s third time recording lines for an animated Star Wars show, having previously done so for Star Wars Rebels and Tales of the Jedi. Because Palpatine ...

There isn’t any doubt Lucas hiring Ian McDiarmid brought a Shakespearean touch to the emperor and Palpatine that helped elevate the Star Wars movies. At the same time, some fans have found ...

Star Wars’ Ian McDiarmid Shared His Thoughts On Rise Of Skywalker Backlash, But I’m More Into How His Emperor Palpatine Return Was ‘Even Better’ Than He Envisioned ...

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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.‘ ...

Star Wars Ian McDiarmid on Possibly Playing The Emperor in the Live-Action Star Wars TV Series The actor discusses the past and potential future of "the most evil thing that ever was.” ...