Fan Casting Ian McDiarmid as Darth Sidious in The Dark Lord

ringothedrummer made this fan casting suggestion on March 27, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McDiarmid

79 years old

Ian McDiarmid 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 Tony Award for Best Fe...

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Ian McDiarmid

Darth Sidious (Sheev Palpatine)

The Dark Lord

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The Dark Lord

A Star Wars Story

by George Lucas

Taking place several years before the fall of the Jedi Order, there was a boy named Sheev Palpatine. Ever since he was born, Sheev had been rejected by his family, mostly due to his skin condition....

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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 1,980 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 in The Dark Lord by ringothedrummer. The Dark Lord has 24 roles, including Darth Plagueis, Cosinga Palpatine, and Sheev Palpatine (Child).