Fan Casting Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars (2021-2025)

gpstone made this fan casting suggestion on January 20, 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 Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars (2021-2025)

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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Star Wars (2021-2025)

Star Wars (2021-2025)

The Original Saga
by George Lucas
A young man Luke is trained by an old Jedi master Ben Kenobi in order to save the Princess of the planet Alderaan. They team up with two scoundrels, two take out the evil empire led by Darth Vader.
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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 2,138 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 Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars (2021-2025) by gpstone. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Gary Oldman, Jared Fogle, and Cillian Murphy. Star Wars (2021-2025) has 60 roles, including Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.

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