leading to meme-worthy quotes such as Obi-Wan’s, “Not to worry, we’re still flying half a ship.” Palpatine was visually frightened during this scene because for once, he was not in control ...

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered ...