Fan Casting Simon McBurney as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars

fredericarrowsmith made this fan casting suggestion on February 20, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Simon McBurney

66 years old

Simon Montagu McBurney, OBE (born 25 August 1957) is an English Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actor, writer and director. He is the founder and artistic director of Théâtre de Comp...

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Simon McBurney

Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars

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Simon McBurney is known for his roles in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and The Theory of Everything. He has been suggested by fans for 54 roles on myCast, including Kreacher in Marauders. Similar actors include Timothy Spall, Andy Serkis, and David Thewlis. Simon McBurney was suggested to play Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars by fredericarrowsmith. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Bill Nighy and Phil Davis. Star Wars has 52 roles, including Rey, Poe, and Jyn Erso.