Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars

prithvirajbasu made this fan casting suggestion on April 10, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

84 years old

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an English actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF ...

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Ian McKellen

Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious)

Star Wars

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A modern-day remake of Star Wars. The Imperial Forces -- under orders from cruel Darth Vader -- hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke...

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Ian McKellen is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He has been suggested by fans for 5,960 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars by prithvirajbasu. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Bill Nighy, Cillian Murphy, and Willem Dafoe. Star Wars has 51 roles, including Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker.