Fan Casting Ian McDiarmid as Palpatine in What If?

raulrubio93 made this fan casting suggestion on March 7, 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 Palpatine in What If?

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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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 2,167 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 Palpatine in What If? by raulrubio93. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Matt Smith. What If? has 16 roles, including Han Solo, Obi wan kenobi, and Boba fett.

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