Fan Casting Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (2021-2027)

ainsleyschlimme1 made this fan casting suggestion on May 23, 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 Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (2021-2027)

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 Prequel Trilogy (2021-2027)

Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (2021-2027)

What if it was made today?
by George Lucas
It primarily focuses on a young Darth Vader, then Jedi Anakin Skywalker, and an accompanying Obi-Wan Kenobi and the story of how they went from being friends to enemies and the tragedy of Anakin's...
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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 2,181 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 Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (2021-2027) by ainsleyschlimme1. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Gary Oldman, Jeff Goldblum, and Matthew Goode. Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (2021-2027) has 16 roles, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala, and Qui-Gon Jinn.

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