A lthough Ian McDiarmid played a younger version of Sheev Palpatine, a.k.a. Darth Sidious, in Star Wars’ Prequel Trilogy, ...

"Somehow, Palpatine returned." It is the Star Wars meme to end all memes, used to ridicule the Emperor’s divisive return in ...

The Rise of Skywalker , it sparked a firestorm among fans, and Ian McDiarmid , the man behind the galaxy’s ultimate villain ...

Though he is one of few characters to figure into the whole saga, 'Star Wars' actor Ian McDiarmid says Palpatine 'wasn't ...

Ian McDiarmid, who played the Sith Lord in five films, says "there was never any discussion" about his character gettin' busy ...

Palpatine, or Sheev as his close pals likely call him, has been a consistent pain for the heroes of Star Wars ever since the ...

For years, Star Wars fans have wondered what might have been hidden in the shadows of the galaxy far, far away.

Palpatine actor Ian McDiarmid recently confirmed that George Lucas had planned to develop a television series centered around ...

With Andor Season 2 captivating audiences, fans have been curious about the absence of two of the galaxy's most iconic villains: Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. Creator Tony Gilroy recently shed ...

In the interview, and for anyone who has actually seen Andor, its focus has been less space wizards with glowing swords, and ...

Star Wars franchise icon Ian McDiarmid reflects on the backlash to Emperor Palpatine's return in The Rise of Skywalker, and ...