Fan Casting Ian McDiarmid as Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2007)

kingoffantasy516 made this fan casting suggestion on July 5, 2025. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McDiarmid as Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2007)

Ian McDiarmidUnited Kingdom

80 years old
Ian McDiarmid (born 11 August 1944) is a Scottish actor and director best known for portraying Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars film series. He has received an Olivier Award for Best Actor and a ...
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Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2007)

Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2007)

What if The Rise of Skywalker came out in 2007?
by Lucasfilm, 20th Century Fox, and Disney
Continuing with the alternate universe of what if the prequels, sequels, anthology films, and TV shows were made earlier. What if The Rise of Skywalker was made in 2007? The plot remains the same: ...
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Ian McDiarmid is known for his roles in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and Return of the Jedi. He has been suggested by fans for 2,208 roles on myCast, including Best Villains in Best & Worst of Star Wars. Similar actors include Jeremy Irons, Ralph Fiennes, and Gary Oldman. Ian McDiarmid was suggested to play Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2007) by kingoffantasy516. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2007) has 38 roles, including Editor, Kylo Ren / Ben Solo, and Finn.

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